Copyright
Copyright is a form of legal protection granted to the creators of original works of authorship, such as literary, artistic, musical, and other creative works. It provides the creator exclusive rights to use, distribute, and reproduce their work, allowing them to control how it is used by others and to protect it from unauthorized exploitation. Copyright is automatically conferred upon the creation of a work that is fixed in a tangible medium of expression.
Our team can provide a wide range of valuable services to help you protect, manage, and enforce your copyright. Copyright law protects original works of authorship, such as literary works, music, artwork, software, and more. Here's how we can assist in various aspects of copyright:
- Clarifying ownership: We will help you establish who owns the copyright to a work. For example, if a work was created by an employee, the employer might own the copyright under work-for-hire doctrine. However a legal counsel can help ensure that the terms are clear.
- Drafting copyright agreements: If you're licensing or assigning your copyright to another party, we can draft the appropriate license agreements or assignment contracts to make sure that the terms are fair and clear.
- Cease-and-desist letters: If your copyright is being infringed, we can help you draft and send a cease-and-desist letter to the infringing party, demanding they stop using your copyrighted work. This is often a first step before considering more formal legal action.
- Negotiating settlements: In many cases, disputes over copyright infringement can be resolved through negotiation. We can help facilitate settlement discussions and potentially reach a favorable resolution without going to court.
- Filing infringement claims: If informal resolution doesn't work, we can help you file a formal copyright infringement lawsuit in court.
By hiring a legal counsel, you can better protect your creative works, ensure you're compensated fairly, and avoid potential legal pitfalls related to copyright infringement.
