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Batuhan

@batuhan_gok

Business and Legal Affairs

Turkey
English, Spanish
About me
Business&Legal Affairs Consultant specializing in audio-visual media, entertainment, and digital content rights. I help independent producers, content creators, and agencies navigate complex contracts with confidence. My expertise includes licensing, distribution agreements, IP assignment and brand deal reviews. I break down legal complexities into clear advice to protect your IP and secure your deals. Whether you are an independent filmmaker, a digital agency, or a creator, my goal is simple: protect your intellectual property, mitigate financial exposure, and streamline your deal pipeline.... Read more

Skills

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Intellectual Property Consulting
I will draft and negotiate your audio visual media contracts
From$50 / projectMore details

Work experience

Kanal_D

Business & Legal Affairs Manager

Kanal D • Full-time

Sep 2016 - Present • 10 yrs 1 mo

Oversee international show licensing, format rights, and legal operations for broadcast and streaming media. Managed complex distribution agreements, IP acquisitions, and vendor contracts while leading a legal team. Reduced deal turnaround times and protected core IP assets across global media markets. Core Areas of Expertise & Advisory Services: Audio-Visual & Format Licensing: Structuring, reviewing, and negotiating international format distribution agreements, broadcast rights, territory-specific licensing, and acquisition contracts across linear TV and streaming (OTT) platforms. Creator Economy & Digital Media Deals: Conducting high-turnaround audits of influencer sponsorship agreements, brand partnerships, talent releases, co-production deals, and agency management contracts to ensure maximum revenue retention and clear IP ownership. IP Protection & Clearance Operations: End-to-end support for production clearance, including chain-of-title verification, music/footage rights licensing, book-to-screen options, life rights agreements, and script clearance to shield projects from copyright infringement claims. Commercial Contract Drafting & Audit: Crafting leak-proof master service agreements (MSAs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), vendor contracts, and work-for-hire releases tailored specifically to media workflows.