The firm, based in Paris, exercises its expertise primarily in the fields of intellectual property, media, and communications (copyright and related rights, trademark law, image rights for individuals and property, and media law). It caters to a diverse client base, ranging from collective management organisations, cultural institutions, and private entities in the cultural sector, to elite athletes, creative professionals in the audiovisual, music, design, and fashion sectors, influencers, and startups.
The development of digital technology, e-commerce, and virtual worlds has also led the firm to develop particular expertise in the areas of platform law, software law, and data processing management.
These are all areas with high legal added value, requiring cross-disciplinary skills in civil, criminal, business, competition, public and EU law.
These competencies are applied on a daily basis by the company, which brings together associates and preferred partners and divides its activity between advisory services, legal assistance and litigation.
Carole BLUZAT is the founder and director of Carole Bluzat Avocats, a law firm specializing in intellectual and artistic property law, image rights, and sports law.
She has over 20 years of solid experience in litigation, negotiation, and contract law, and advises public figures, creative professionals, and cultural organizations alike.
Holder of a Master’s degree in Business Law, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructuring (University of Paris Saclay)
Attorney at Law, Paris Bar Association (2004)
Partner for 10 years at the Chatel-Bluzat law firm
Sports agent
Member of AFPIDA (French Association for the International Protection of Copyright)
Languages spoken: French, English, Italian
Feature films, short films, documentaries, video content for platforms or social media, music videos, and live performances are all types of audiovisual works for which the firm has recognized expertise, whether in the production process (financing, co-production agreements, contracts with rights holders, etc.) or in their exploitation (distribution contracts, video publishing, merchandising, etc.).
In this highly technical but also highly personalized field, a good knowledge of professional practices and the main decision-making channels is an asset that the firm puts at the service of its clients.
The creation and/or exploitation of music (recording contracts, licensing and distribution agreements, publishing agreements, management contracts, use for advertising purposes, integration into websites, etc.) are areas in which the firm specializes.
We are available to advise, negotiate, or litigate in matters relating to copyright and related rights, whether in an environment of individual or collective rights management.
The firm’s expertise also enables it to intervene at various stages of the production of live shows, whether theater, musicals, or other stage productions (acquisition of rights, production set-up and proposed solutions, collection of royalties, etc.).
The issues faced by creators in the face of digitization and the emergence of digital technologies have led the firm to offer contractual solutions aimed at protecting and preventing disputes, developing value-added strategies, ensuring fair remuneration, and enabling everyone to be recognized in collective projects.
The firm also assists creators in their fight against counterfeiting, unauthorized reuse of their images, unfair competition, and parasitism.
This area of practice concerns creators who are natural persons as well as commercial companies and corporate foundations in the context of their cultural sponsorship activities.
The firm is obviously involved in legal engineering concerning new technologies and forms of artistic expression.
Whether it involves the creation of complex websites (front and back office, rights clearing, domain name protection, etc.), new media and, more generally, programs, multimedia content (video games, interactive content, etc.) and data processing, the Firm has long been called upon to assist with this major development.
Digital influence and influencer marketing on social media are also part of the firm’s remit, which supports influencers, content creators, and digital communications agencies in establishing their contractual relationships, complying with their mutual obligations, and defending their rights in the event of civil or criminal liability claims.
Issues relating to content and data protection, networked art, NFTs, blockchain art, and private copying are at the heart of ongoing discussions.
Image and privacy, which have become central issues, have never been so important in the legal world.
The firm assists numerous public figures in negotiating, drafting, and concluding image and sponsorship contracts and agreements for the creation of image management companies, as well as in defending their rights and implementing preventive protection mechanisms.
Press trials also have a reputation, rightly so, for being fraught with procedural pitfalls. The firm regularly conducts proceedings as both plaintiff and defendant and monitors developments in this area.
Because legal support for high-level athletes is essential and multifaceted, the firm offers expertise that provides all the protection necessary for their professional, financial, and personal interests.
The firm negotiates and secures image contracts in the context of partnerships or sponsorships. It protects and defends image and intellectual property rights for all types of use (digital content, videos, advertising, public appearances, etc.), participates in the creation of image management companies, ensures the development of personal brands, and oversees all types of philanthropic operations.
It also monitors the legality and compliance with federal rules of contracts with sports agents or communication agencies.
The firm has specific expertise in the dual project of sports/studies abroad.
In an increasingly litigious and media-driven society, every citizen may find themselves confronted with the legal system or the courts. Faced with an increasingly complex regulatory environment, our role as lawyers is to provide support and defense that is both effective and humane.
The Carole Bluzat Law Firm considers its support to be a comprehensive, tailor-made service, adapted to each of its clients and evolving as projects and procedures progress.
The firm’s attorneys, recognized experts in intellectual property and copyright defense, share the same independence and sense of ethics, two essential assets when dealing with cases involving high personal, financial, or media stakes. Our team is committed to providing our clients with advice based on high standards, transparency, and availability.
20 rue de la Tremoille
75008 Paris
Tel : 01 45 02 14 92
E-mail : secretariat@cbl-avocats.com