Peter W. Email and Phone Number

Responsible for legal and business matters related to the development, production, acquisition and distribution of film, television and online video content.My role included:- Negotiating and drafting content license agreements- Negotiating production financing- Analyzing program financials and business cases- Reviewing and advising on tax credits- Negotiating the acquisition of feature film rights- Advising on production financing- Advising on digital rights management with particular emphasis on YouTube Content ID system- Advanced knowledge of YouTube Content ID- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Filemaker and Google Docs

- Drafted trademark applications- Responded to office actions- Conducted legal research- Assisted with copyright and competition matters- Conducted field investigations and due diligence- Drafted submissions to the Federal Court of Canada

- Responsible for managing Canadian and U.S. tours for major label recording artists- Responsible for tour logistics- Concert financial settlement- Merchandise sales and accounting- Reviewed and negotiated recording, licensing, publishing, and performance agreements- Liaised with artists, agents, business managers, label execs

- Drafted trademark applications- Drafted responses to office actions- Conducted due diligence for commercial transactions- Managed implementation of trademark database system- Prepared surveillance reports for potential trademark oppositions- Completed IPIC/McGill Understanding Trademarks course

- Produced and scored music for film and television- Trudeau (2002, CBC)- The Wild Dogs (2002, Feature)- Reinventing Ritual (2003, VisionTV)