Mark B Saku

Mark B Saku

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 18 years

Entertainment Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Entertainment, Intellectual Property, Contracts & Agreements

4701 SW Admiral Way, Seattle, WA

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Entertainment 50%

Contract Drafting, Negotiation, and Review; general artist representation and legal counsel.

18 years

50%
Intellectual Property 30%

Copyright/Trademark Law including: * Registration, assignment and recordation * Licensing and contract negotiation * Merchandising and Licensing * Trademark searches and interpretation * Federal and foreign registration * Counseling on appropriate usage in advertising and commercials and on packaging * Internet domain name disputes

18 years

30%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

Recording and Production Agreements; Grants and Licenses; Finance and Distribution Agreements; Option Agreements and general rights clearance; contract and compliance services for web site operators; Content licensing and Site Development and Agreements

18 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 18 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2007

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Location

Law Office of Mark B. Saku, PLLC

4701 SW Admiral Way, Seattle, WA, 98121

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Mark B Saku's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
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Posted by anonymous | November 6, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thoughtful and efficient

Mark helped with an agency contract issue, and was thorough, thoughtful and reliable throughout the terms of our engagement. His honestly and insight was invaluable. Highly recommended.

Posted by bgoodman | December 4, 2014

Top notch lawyer!

I called Mark for help negotiating music rights for my film project. He was so helpful and knowledgeable I can't imagine finishing my project without him. He has the patience to explain the hows and whys and his rates are affordable as well. I would recommend Mark if you are just starting out because... he knows how to butt heads with the top dogs in the industry. Thanks Mark!

Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2009

A fabulous entertainment lawyer-- One of the Best-- if not the best!!

Mark is always there 100% He is honest and involved. He cares about his clients and often goes above and beyond to do the best job he can. My band has worked with Mark for about 2 years and he has helped us through some very odd and sticky situations with a level head and solid advice. He also keeps... people honest through his demeanor and example. I would say that he is a pretty amazing lawyer and his rates are quite reasonable as well. If you need a great entertainment lawyer.. Mark Saku is for you!!

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Entertainment lawyer | Nov 11

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"Mark Saku is a Seattle entertainment lawyer committed to excellence. With inside industry knowledge, Mark is able to provide artists, musicians and filmmakers superior advice on copyright and other intellectual property and related legal issues. Mark has developed a niche legal practice in the Seattle community and has increasingly become the go-to lawyer on entertainment and related copyright law matters. I highly endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Office of Mark B. Saku and Assoc. PLLC

2007 - 2012

Partner, Saku Collins Entertainment and Media Law Group PLLC

Associations

2010 - Present

Copyright Society of the U.S.A. - NW Chapter

Chair

2006 - Present

Washington Lawyers for the Arts

sponsor/volunteer

2005 - Present

The Recording Academy - Northwest Chapter

Member

Education

2006

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2009

Business Formation and Contract Negotiation for Graphic Designers

Business formation and contract negotiation for artists/graphic designers

2008

Negotiating Music Contracts

negotiating entertainment industry contracts, business development, and IP protection

Languages

English

German

Activity

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