Real Wins, Real Stories

We've spent years in the trenches fighting for creators, artists, and brands. Here's what that looks like when everything comes together.

Featured case
Featured Win

Vancouver Animation Studio vs. Streaming Giant

When a major streaming platform tried to bury our client's royalty payments under mountains of creative accounting, we didn't back down. Took 18 months, but we recovered $2.3M in unpaid licensing fees plus future payment restructuring.

Licensing Agreements Royalty Recovery Entertainment Law
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More Cases We're Proud Of

Each fight's different. Each client brings their own story. Here's how we've helped folks protect what they've built.

Gaming trademark case
Trademark
Indie Game Dev Trademark Battle

A small Vancouver game studio got hit with a cease-and-desist from a publisher 10x their size. We proved prior use and got them to back off completely.

Trademark Defense Gaming
4 month resolution
Music copyright case
Copyright
Music Producer's Sample Nightmare

Client got accused of unauthorized sampling. Turned out the accuser didn't even own the rights they claimed. Counter-sued and won damages.

Copyright Defense Music Industry
9 month resolution
Podcast licensing case
Licensing
Podcast Network Content Rights

Helped structure licensing deals for a growing podcast network. Made sure creators kept ownership while the network got what it needed to operate.

Licensing Structure Digital Media
3 month setup
Fashion brand case
Brand Protection
Fashion Designer's Knockoff Problem

Overseas manufacturers were flooding the market with cheap copies. We secured injunctions and worked with customs to stop imports at the border.

Brand Enforcement Fashion
6 month resolution
Content creator case
Digital Rights
YouTuber's Sponsorship Contract Mess

Brand wanted perpetual rights to all content. We renegotiated terms that protected our client's catalog while still landing the deal.

Contract Negotiation Influencer
2 month negotiation
Software trademark case
Trademark
Software Startup Name Dispute

Two companies, same name, different industries. We proved our client's tech use was distinct enough from the other's retail business. Registration approved.

Trademark Registration Tech
7 month resolution
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Your Story Could Be Next

Look, every case starts the same way - somebody's got a problem, they're stressed, and they need someone who actually gets the creative industries. That's where we come in.

Whether it's trademark troubles, licensing headaches, or someone trying to rip off your work, we've probably seen something similar. And yeah, we've probably fought that battle before.

"What sets Crystal Wyrm apart isn't just their legal knowledge - it's that they actually understand what creators go through. They don't talk down to you, and they fight like it's their own work on the line."

- Sarah K., Animation Director

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