Music · Trademark · Copyright
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Ballad IP is a dedicated music law practice — protecting the names, songs, and deals that define a career.
Music · Trademark · Copyright
Ballad IP is a dedicated music law practice — protecting the names, songs, and deals that define a career.
What We Do
Musicians face a distinct set of legal challenges. We focus exclusively on the IP issues that matter most in the music business.
Secure your name, band name, or brand at the federal level. From clearance searches through registration — and office action responses when the USPTO pushes back.
Learn more →Register your songs, recordings, and compositions to establish your rights and unlock statutory damages and attorney's fee eligibility in infringement cases.
Learn more →Review and negotiate recording agreements, licensing deals, sync licenses, and other music industry contracts to protect your interests and your catalog.
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About
Ballad IP is a music-focused intellectual property practice dedicated to protecting the names, recordings, and deals that define a career. We work with independent artists, bands, producers, and music businesses at every stage.
Ballad IP is the music client program of Hall, Esq., PLLC — a Boston-based intellectual property law firm dedicated to protecting the names, recordings, and deals that define a career in music. All legal services are provided by Hall, Esq., PLLC.
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Client Words
"Garrett walked me through the entire trademark process and handled every office action without me having to worry. I finally feel like my band name is actually protected."
"I'd been putting off protecting my music for years because I didn't know where to start. Ballad IP made it approachable and affordable. Wish I'd found them sooner."