Agency Bytes Ep 066 – Gabe Levine, Matchstick Legal – Not Legal Advice
In this episode, I had the incredible opportunity to interview Gabe Levine from Matchstick Legal, a top-notch attorney specializing in representing creative businesses. Gabe brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, making this a must-listen episode for anyone in the creative industry.
We dive deep into some of the hottest topics facing agencies today. Ever worried about protecting your creative work from copycats? Gabe shares essential strategies and legal insights to safeguard your intellectual property. We also tackle the crucial task of reviewing and updating contracts to ensure they’re airtight and up-to-date with the latest legal standards.
Gabe unpacks the complexities of GDPR and privacy regulations, breaking down what they mean for your agency and how to stay compliant. He also emphasizes the importance of perspective and leverage in negotiations, providing practical tips to help you navigate these often challenging discussions.
Whether you're an agency owner, creative professional, or just interested in the legal side of the creative world, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation with one of the leading legal minds in the industry!
Key Takeaways
• Having a relationship with an attorney as an agency owner is important for protecting creative work and navigating legal issues.
• Registering trademarks and copyrights can help protect creative work from copycats.
• Contracts should be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure they align with the agency's current practices and protect their interests.
• GDPR and privacy regulations are important considerations for agencies, and compliance can be complex.
• Having perspective and creating leverage are key in negotiations, but sometimes compromises need to be made to secure work.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
05:28 Protecting Creative Work from Copycats
11:38 Reviewing and Updating Contracts
Gabe is an attorney specializing in representing creative and technical businesses in commercial transactions. He's a shareholder in and president of Matchstick Legal, Inc. Gabe lives in Marin County, California with his wife Holly, daughter Kate and dog Scully. He's a very average gravel cyclist but enjoys it quite a bit.