David Schelzel
Attorney | 612.843.5832
dschelzel@bestlaw.com

David Schelzel is a business and intellectual property lawyer who helps clients organize their businesses, develop their agreements, and recognize, protect and leverage their intellectual property. He has extensive experience in the creative, technology, web and content development area, and extensive experience in the music business as a writer/producer/recording artist. He brings a creative and practical mind and energy to his work. He represents a diverse number of internationally known creative companies, authors, artists, and musicians.

EXPERIENCE

•  Trademark Usage, Clearance Searches and Registration

•  Image and branding strategies

•  Music and Creative Content Licensing

•  Permissions and Releases

•  Copyright Search and Registration

•  Trademark and Copyright Disputes

•  Domain Name Selection, Acquisition, Registration and Dispute Resolution

•  Advertising, Creative and Content Development Agreements

•  Product Design and Development Agreements

•  Website, Software and Technology Development Agreements

•  Non-Compete Agreements

•  Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreements

•  Privacy Policies, Disclaimers and Terms of Use

•  Music License Agreements

•  Record and Distribution Agreements

•  Music Publishing Agreements

•  Book Publishing Agreements

•  Agreements with Editors, Artists and Designers

•  Photography Agreements

•  Talent and Booking Agency Agreements

•  Talent Management Agreements

•  Producer and Engineer Agreements

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
American Intellectual Property Law Association

American Bar Association
Minnesota State Bar Association

AIPA

HONORS & DISTINCTIONS
Singularly Named Rising Star in the field of Entertainment Law by Minnesota Law & Politics, 2008