Donovan A Rodriques

I am a business and entertainment attorney. I concentrate my practice in the area of film and television development, financing, production and distribution. I represent producers, talent, entertainment companies and entrepreneurs, including a number of startups and emerging companies in media, sports and entertainment technologies.

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New York

Since 2012

2nd Circuit

Since 2012

Business & Entertainment Attorney

Rodriques Law, PLLC

2012 - Current

He concentrates in the area of film and television development, finance, production and distribution. His principal clients include individuals and businesses in the film, television and music industries, including a number of start-ups in media, sports and entertainment technologies.

Norman Manley Law School

CLE | CLE

2000 - 2002

Edinburgh University School of Law

LL.M. | International Trade Law

1999 - 2000

University of the West Indies

LL.B. (1999) | Law

1996 - 1999

New York State Bar

Member

2012 - Current

Activities: Member of the Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section

How to Obtain Indie Film Financing

NYSBA Fall/Winter 2013 Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal

November, 2013

Q. I'm writing a script from an idea given to me by a friend - how is the work treated from an ownership standpoint?

January 31, 2019

A: Depending on how well-developed the idea is and how much is used, you are the sole owner of the copyright in the script. You may give your friend "story by" credit. You should contact a qualified entertainment attorney to review all the facts.

Q. If a nonprofit owns a film, but gives a portion of the revenue to the filmmakers, who truly owns it?

January 31, 2019

A: How does the agreement between the filmmakers and nonprofit treat the issue of ownership of the film? How do you know the nonprofit owns it? Are there any documentation evidencing copyright ownership of the film?

Q. I own a Food business can I use my aunts( she has passed) name to brand an item - with out any issues?

December 21, 2018

A: You should be able to use your aunt's name, unless barred by some other principle of law, such as trademark infringement.