01 / Reputation & speech
A harmful post or a defamation demand: what to save first
Save the full publication, organize what happened, and prepare for a conversation from either side of the dispute.
Read the defamation checklist →Soundmark Law · Client resources
Resources
Practical guides and checklists for when a post, a project or a brand name raises a legal question.
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Guides & checklists
02 / Music, copyright & AI
Before you release an AI-assisted track
Document who made what, check samples and voices, and review the terms that apply to your release.
Read the music release checklist →03 / Brands & trademarks
Before you spend money on a brand name
Make a first pass at similar names and know what to collect if someone objects to the name you use.
Read the brand name checklist →04 / COPYRIGHT
A copyright complaint or a copied work: what to do first
Identify what kind of notice you received, gather the records that show who can use the work, and prepare a response or removal request.
Read the copyright checklist →05 / Business & contracts
Before you sign a service agreement: a checklist for Ontario businesses
Check scope, payment, ownership, AI use, and what happens if the work changes or ends.
Read the service agreement checklist →06 / Music & copyright
Before you put a song in a video: a music licensing checklist
Find out who can clear the song and recording, what permission to ask for, and what to check if someone wants to license your track.
Read the music licensing checklist →Further reading
Find the right starting point
- Frequently asked questions for consultations, retainers and common legal questions.
- Legal Updates for recent developments affecting Ontario businesses and creators.
- Ontario employment standards resources for the province’s guides and self-service tools.
Working with Soundmark Law
Talk through the next step
The free 15-minute introductory call is for understanding the issue, identifying any known deadline, and deciding whether the matter is a fit. If you need a document review or legal assessment, we’ll discuss scope and fees before work begins.
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