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title: "Media"
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published_at: "2026-01-20T09:57:15+00:00"
modified_at: "2026-09-04T08:02:55+00:00"
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excerpt: "0 0 Protecting creativity, Managing reputation The media industry sits at the crossroads of creativity, technology, and influence. From press and broadcasting to publishing, music, and digital platforms, it operates in a fast-changing environment where legal, reputational, and commercial stakes..."
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## **Protecting creativity,** *Managing reputation*

The media industry sits at the crossroads of creativity, technology, and influence. From press and broadcasting to publishing, music, and digital platforms, it operates in a fast-changing environment where legal, reputational, and commercial stakes are high, and where a single moment can shape public perception.

We advise publishers, producers, broadcasters, agencies, and advertisers on all aspects of their creative and commercial strategies. Our lawyers combine deep industry knowledge with practical expertise in intellectual property, rights management, production and distribution contracts, employment law, taxation, data protection, and reputation management.

Our long-standing relationships with regulators, professional bodies, and specialized courts allow us to anticipate legal developments and turn regulatory complexity into opportunity.

In times of crisis or litigation, we act swiftly to contain reputational harm, neutralize damaging content, and restore our clients’ credibility.

## *our* Interventions

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### Protection of Intellectual and Intangible Assets (Copyright, Patents, Designs, Trademarks, and Models)

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### Reputation and online reputation protection (defamation, disparagement, online content, and de-indexing)

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### Advisory and Representation in Counterfeiting and Infringement Actions

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### Crisis Communication, in Partnership with Specialized Firms, in Cases Involving Harm to Reputation or Brand Image

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[03/07/26 Legal Article 1 min Albert Camus Collection: August Debouzy Advises Camus Heirs in Historic Transfer of Literary Archive to French State August Debouzy advised Mr. Jean Camus on the transfer to the French State of an exceptional collection of archives, carefully preserved since 1960. Albert Camus’ heirs were determined to ensure its long-term preservation and accessibility, and chose to permanently entrust this major literary heritage to public stewardship.](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/legal-article/albert-camus-collection-august-debouzy-advises-camus-heirs-in-historic-transfer-of-literary-archive-to-french-state/)

[05/01/26 Deal 2 min August Debouzy advises CMI France and International Media Invest on the sale of France Dimanche, Ici Paris and Télé 7 Jours August Debouzy advised CMI France, the media group co-founded by Daniel Křetínský, and its shareholder, International Media Invest, on the sale of the magazine titles France Dimanche, Ici Paris, and Télé 7 Jours to Prisma Media and Bauer Media Group, respectively.](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/deal/august-debouzy-advises-cmi-france-and-international-media-invest-on-the-sale-of-france-dimanche-ici-paris-and-tele-7-jours/)

[09/12/25 Legal Article 1 min Counsel to 9e Art+, organizer of The International Comic Strip Festival August Debouzy advises 9e Art+ in connection with its dispute with several local public stakeholders regarding the conditions for organizing The International Comic Strip Festival in Angoulême (FIBD).](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/legal-article/counsel-to-9e-art-organizer-of-the-international-comic-strip-festival/)

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