Mark Pearson

Mark Pearson

Counseling Creative, Talented and Entrepreneurial Clients and Businesses

San Francisco
California
Licensed in
CA
Golden Gate University School of Law

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About
Mark A. Pearson is a partner at ARC Law Group, a law firm focused on counseling Creative, Talented and Entrepreneurial clients. His primary practice areas are entertainment law, business law and Intellectual property law; forming entities, counseling on trademark & copyright issues, and drafting contracts for music, film & new media clients. Mark and his partners work with video game developers, theater producers, musicians, entertainment industry professionals, writers, performers, tech creators, startups, record labels and artists. Mark has negotiated deals with Disney, HBO & LucasFilm (Skywalker Sound), worked on projects with… read more MTV Networks and Nintendo of America and he even performed in one of his clients' independent horror films.

Before joining the Bar, Mark was an award-winning television journalist. He covered a variety of national and local stories for several network affiliates, including a two-year stint on the Iditarod Trail in Alaska for ABC.

An accomplished author and public speaker, Mark is frequently interviewed by local and national television and radio programs for his views on the entertainment industry. He also frequently speaks at entertainment industry conferences.

Mark also serves as the Legal Chair on the Board of Governors for the National Academy of Televison Arts & Sciences (NorCal Chapter). NATAS is the organization responsible for handing out the Emmy Award.
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Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Trademarks & Copyrights
Trademarks & Copyrights
  • Copyright Infringement
  • Copyright Registration
  • Response to USPTO Office Action (Trademark)
  • Trademark Infringement
  • Trademark Registration
  • Trademark Search
  • Other Trademark & Copyright Matter
Business Formation & Structure
Business Formation & Structure
  • Advisory Agreement
  • Business Licenses & Industry Regulations
  • Buyout Agreement
  • Bylaws
  • Corporate Dissolution
  • Corporate Formation
  • Corporate Restructure
  • Delaware Incorporation
  • Founders Agreement
  • Franchise Agreement
  • Franchise Disclosure Document
  • Franchise Formation
  • Joint Venture Formation
  • LLC
  • Operating Agreement
  • Partnership Formation
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Other Business Formation Matter
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Affiliate Agreement
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Distribution Agreement
  • Equipment Lease
  • Licensing Agreement
  • Lien
  • Loan Agreement
  • Manufacturing Agreement
  • Marketing Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
  • Privacy Policy
  • Profit Share Agreement
  • Publishing Agreement
  • Release of Liability
  • SaaS Agreement
  • Sales Agreement
  • Service Agreement
  • Terms of Service
  • User Agreement
  • Other Commercial Contract Matter
Other Practice Areas
Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment
  • Benefits & Compensation
  • Contractor Agreement
  • Contractor Termination
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employee Stock Option Plan
  • Employee Termination
  • Employment Agreement
  • Employment Policies & Procedures
  • Equity Compensation
  • Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
  • Labor Litigation
  • Non-Compete Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)
  • Severance Agreement
  • Worker's Compensation Claims
  • Workplace Harassment & Discrimination Claims
  • Other Labor & Employment Matter
Lawsuits & Disputes
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Appellate Litigation
  • Breach of Contract
  • Cease & Desist Letter
  • Demand Letter
  • Mediation
  • Product Liability
  • Settlement Agreement
  • Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Asset Purchase
  • Asset Purchase Agreement
  • Merger
  • Reverse Merger
  • Spin-offs
  • Stock Purchase
  • Other Mergers & Acquisitions Matter
Non-Profit
Non-Profit
  • 501(c) or 501(c)3 Compliance
  • Non-Profit Formation
  • Non-Profit Fundraising
  • Other Non-Profit Matter
Outside General Counsel
Outside General Counsel
  • Outside General Counsel
Real Estate
Real Estate
  • Real Estate Litigation
Securities & Finance
Securities & Finance
  • Commercial Loan
  • Convertible Note
  • Fund Formation
  • SAFE Document
  • SEC Documents
  • Securities Regulations
  • Seed Financing
  • Series Financing
  • Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Subscription Agreement
  • Term Sheet
  • Other Securities & Finance Matter

Client Reviews

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"Will use again."

Publishing Agreement Services
Posted on Jul 9, 2018
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"Very responsive and detailed, really appreciated his insight."

Consult on Licensing Agreement
Posted on Jun 4, 2018
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"Mark is very professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. I highly recommend him."


Posted on Aug 20, 2016
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"Mark is very knowledgeable and was incredibly helpful in processing our request."

Name & Logo Trademark Registration for Startup
Posted on May 12, 2016
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"Mark was great. Spent time with me, made sure my documents were what I needed. He was a great wealth of knowledge as well. Highly recommend"


Posted on Apr 30, 2016
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"Very professional, courteous, and timely."

Contractor Agreements Services
Posted on Mar 28, 2016
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Work History

National Academy of Televison Arts & Sciences (NATAS)

Board of Governors - Legal Chair

Aug 2013 - Present

Aug 2013 - Present

ARC Law Group

Partner

Aug 2010 - Present

Aug 2010 - Present

MTV Networks

Attorney

Jul 2010 - May 2011

Jul 2010 - May 2011

Berman Entertianment & Technology Law

Attorney

Jul 2007 - Jul 2010

Jul 2007 - Jul 2010

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