• Home
  • About Us
  • Meet The Team
  • Practice Areas
    • Defamation Law
    • Internet Law
    • Corporate Law
    • Ecommerce Law
    • Advertising Law
    • Social Media Law
  • Internet Law Blog
  • Contact Us

Call Toll Free 1-866-570-8585

Find An Office Near You
Speak With an Internet Lawyer Now
RM Warner Law | Online, Marketing, Internet Business Law FirmRM Warner Law | Online, Marketing, Internet Business Law Firm
RM Warner Law | Online, Marketing, Internet Business Law FirmRM Warner Law | Online, Marketing, Internet Business Law Firm
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Meet The Team
  • Practice Areas
    • Defamation Law
    • Internet Law
    • Corporate Law
    • Ecommerce Law
    • Advertising Law
    • Social Media Law
  • Internet Law Blog
  • Contact Us

How Can Influencers Benefit From Hiring a Social Media Lawyer?

Home » Intellectual Property » How Can Influencers Benefit From Hiring a Social Media Lawyer?
How Can Influencers Benefit From Hiring a Social Media Attorney? | RM Warner Law

How Can Influencers Benefit From Hiring a Social Media Lawyer?

October 29, 2021 Posted by Raees Mohamed Intellectual Property, Internet Law, Social Media Law No Comments

So how can influencers benefit from hiring a social media lawyer? Well as social media evolves, so does the life of influencers. As of the mid-2010s, becoming a full-time influencer became an acceptable, and sought-after, job. The duties of an influencer range far and wide, but one of the most important is prioritizing the production of quality content that resonates with your followers. However, not many influencers realize that there is a legal side to content creation and that the wider your reach is, the more susceptible you are to legal issues.

Fortunately, you can rely on the services of a social media lawyer. A social media lawyer understands the unique challenges that arise as a result of the increasing popularity of an influencer and can help you mitigate the legal risks to your brand as well as how to deal with cancel culture and combat cyberbullying. Below are some additional ways a social media lawyer can help you protect your personal brand as well as legal advice for influencers.

how a social media attorney can help with contract disputes

Endorsement Contracts

Before you enter any endorsement agreement, you should ensure there is a contract in place that clearly outlines expectations from the get-go. Social media influencer contracts are a common part of being an influencer. If you’re popular on Instagram, you’ve probably been offered some type of Instagram influencer contract, however it’s important to remember that contracts should speak to the use of your name and likeness. The same goes for any type of YouTube influencer contract.

You want to be sure that the company is not using your brand and reputation any way they please. As it pertains to sponsored posts, the contracts must dictate whether the company will provide the products and basic content or if it is up to you. In some instances, it may be a collaboration. The documents may also cover aspects such as deliverables, exclusivity and non-compete, termination rights, and compensation.

A social media attorney can help you draft or review endorsement agreements to ensure the terms are favorable. Additionally, they will explain the legal jargon so that you can fully understand what you’re getting into.

How Can a Social Media Lawyer Help with Intellectual Property Protection?

Did you know that your videos, posts, blogs, and other online content qualify as protectable intellectual property? As a social media lawyer, some of the most common influencer legal advice we give is to trademark your brand! A social media attorney will help you to trademark your original hashtags, logos, etc. They will also secure copyright protection for your photos, videos, written text, music, artwork, dance moves, and so on.

Copyrights will protect your content from being used without your permission, while trademarks can prevent others from using your brand in false advertisements and other forms of deception.

Regulatory Compliance

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires that all influencers must clearly reveal their relationships with brands within their posts.

You can bet on your social media attorney to keep you on the straight and narrow where this is concerned. Their aim is to ensure that you are in no way participating in false advertising, especially since some advertising laws are so nuanced that many forget about them which can lead to lengthy legal battles. This is why it is critical to hire an influencer marketing lawyer.

Your attorney will remind you that your endorsement of a product or service must reflect your honest opinion and that you cannot make any claims that the marketer of the product could not legally make.

How Can a Social Media Lawyer Help with Product Liability Claims?

Influencers face the risk of being sued by consumers for promoting products that turn out to be faulty or harmful. A social media lawyer will advise you to reduce the risk by testing the product before endorsing it.

Additionally, they will ensure that you sign “Agreements of Understanding” as well as “Release, Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreements” before allowing your name or brand to be associated with a product or service. These may absolve you of liabilities.

Social Media Attorneys at RM Warner Law

With influence comes wealth, notoriety, responsibility, and, unfortunately, liability.

If you are searching for a social media attorney to help protect you from fines and litigation, contact us at RM Warner Law.

As social media attorneys, we want to take care of your legal issues so that you can focus on the creative side of your business. We will use our expertise in social media law to guide you as you inform and entertain your followers.

Call us today or request a consultation online.

No Comments
Share
1

About Raees Mohamed

Raees is a Founding Partner at RM Warner PLC, a corporate and Internet Law firm that caters to startups and entrepreneurs. He is also an adjunct professor of law in the acclaimed Innovation Advancement Program legal clinic at the Sandra Day O’Connor College Of Law in Phoenix. There, he teaches law students how to counsel local entrepreneurs as Rule 39 certified student-practitioners. Raees believes the push for the advancement of innovation and a culture of entrepreneurship should come from academic institutions.

You also might be interested in

esports arena full of fans | RM Warner Inernet Law Firm

Esports: The Future of Professional Sports

Apr 10, 2019

Esports Developments Two major professional sports teams just announced significant[...]

lone microphone | RM Warner Inernet Law Firm

Facebook & The “F-Word”: Free Speech

Apr 15, 2019

What is a Public Forum? When the founding fathers first[...]

pizza and ingredients | RM Warner Inernet Law Firm

Papa John’s Saucy Corporate Takeover Issues

Apr 11, 2019

You’ve all heard of Papa John’s, one of the world’s[...]

Leave a Reply

Your email is safe with us.
Cancel Reply

Recent Posts

  • 5 Essential Agreements Every E-Commerce Site Should Have
  • How to Copyright Your Software Idea: 4 Main Steps
  • 10 Reasons Why You Need a Start-Up Lawyer for Your Online Business
  • Anonymous Blogging and Defamation: Balancing Interests of the Internet
  • In Cases of Internet Defamation, Where Can You Sue?

Recent Comments

  • Raees Mohamed on Cyberbullying Lawyer: How to Sue for Cyberbullying with Defamation Laws
  • Sylvia Richards on Cyberbullying Lawyer: How to Sue for Cyberbullying with Defamation Laws
  • WebDirectory on Can I Sue Someone For Leaking My ‘OnlyFans’ Content?
  • Links.M106.COM on Dr. Dre’s Divorce Battle Is Nothing But a “G” Thang: Soon-To-Be Ex-Wife Fights For the Intellectual Property Rights to His Name
  • Website directory on Can Jussie Smollett be Sued for Defamation?

Contact Us

Send us a message and we'll get back to you, asap.

Send Message
Speak With An Internet Lawyer Today Call Now
  • Defamation Law
  • Internet Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Ecommerce Law
  • Advertising Law
  • Social Media Law
Footer Icon PNG White | RM Warner Inernet Law Firm

Recent Posts

  • 5 Essential Agreements Every E-Commerce Site Should Have
  • How to Copyright Your Software Idea: 4 Main Steps
  • 10 Reasons Why You Need a Start-Up Lawyer for Your Online Business
  • Anonymous Blogging and Defamation: Balancing Interests of the Internet
  • In Cases of Internet Defamation, Where Can You Sue?

Tweets by RMWarnerLaw1

  • RM Warner Instagram
  • Blog
  • Terms of Service

Social Icons Widget

  • RM Warner Law
  • 8283 N Hayden Rd Ste. 229, Scottsdale,
    AZ 85258, United States
  • 1-866-570-8585
  • 866-961-4984
  • admin@rmwarnerlaw.com

© 2020 — RM Warner Law

  • RM Warner Instagram
  • Blog
  • Terms of Service
Prev Next