Advocating for creative communities and entrepreneurs
Located in Charleston, South Carolina, Rappold Legal represents creative clients and entrepreneurs. The firm is headed by John Rappold, Esq., a graduate of the Charleston School of Law and a writer for the long-acclaimed Podcast "Entertainment Law Update." The firm specializes in all Intellectual Property matters, from the seed of an idea to its final product. Whether you’re a musician, designer, engineer, or small business owner, Rappold Legal will not only protect what you create, but will also help it thrive in the world. Rappold Legal brings experience and professionalism to every case and customizes its support to your individual needs and concerns.
Rappold Legal handles a variety of Intellectual Property matters. From trademarks and trade dress, to patents and copyrights, Rappold Legal takes care of the less glamorous but equally important side of intellectual property, securing proper protection. This leaves more time for entrepreneurs and artists to do what they do best, build and create.
Get in touch with me to set up a consultation, or use the contact form at the bottom of this page to inquire whether my services are right for you.
Contact
➤ LOCATION
Charleston, SC
☎ CONTACT
johnrappold@rappoldlegal.com
(504) 782-2494
Areas of Practice
MUSIC
The world of music is constantly growing and evolving, and we’re not just talking about sound trends. With the consistent introduction of varying revenue streams and distribution channels, the opportunity for profit grows, but so does the complexity. That’s where I come in.
ART LITIGATION
Demystifying art law is in itself a creative practice. It requires finesse, strategic structuring, and in many ways, empathy. At the end of the day, art and its worth are profoundly personal. That’s why Rappold Legal advises mediation or arbitration before stepping into litigation.
TELEVISION, FILM, & THEATRE
The way people consume entertainment is constantly in flux, so the laws must adapt quickly. Rappold Legal strives to anticipate these changes so you can focus more on creating the performance of a lifetime.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
The startup and small business marketplace is still a new and fierce frontier that requires legal advice from an attorney who is familiar the particularities of venture financing. Rappold Legal gives you an holistic approach, so your company can get the best competitive advantage.
DIGITAL MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
The internet, software, and technology are so pervasive that we can’t remember having ever lived without them. They make our lives simpler, but behind the curtain are fluctuating challenges in protection and monetization—challenges that Rappold Legal stays two steps ahead of.
FASHION, APPAREL & TEXTILE LAW
Fashion law is a little bit like the Wild West. There’s a lot of potential, but the rules can seem convoluted and vague at best. Protecting a brand or even a single design involves intellectual property, copyrights, trademarks, and patents.
“If nature has made any one thing less susceptible than all others of exclusive property, it is the action of the thinking power called an idea, which an individual may exclusively possess as long as he keeps it to himself; but the moment it is divulged, it forces itself into the possession of everyone, and the receiver cannot dispossess himself of it.”
Let's Chat.
Use the form below to contact me regarding your legal enquiry. Please be as detailed as possible. Include your industry along with any specific document requests. To help me best service your enquiry, I recommend that you first describe the issue you’re having before telling me what you want to achieve. You may also email or call me to make an appointment.