Copyright protection and enforcementClient counseling
What is a copyright?
Copyrights protect ‘original works of authorship,’ including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic and certain other intellectual works.
Why are copyrights important?
Copyright owners have the exclusive right to:
- Reproduce material in copies or phonorecord
- Prepare derivative works
- Perform the work publicly or by digital audio transmission
- Display the work publicly
Who can claim a copyright?
Copyrights are automatically secured upon creation of an original work.
What benefits are gained from registering a copyright?
- Public record status prevents infringer claims of ignorance
- Required for U.S.-created works to file infringement lawsuits
- Provides court evidence of validity when registered within five years of publication
- Enables statutory damages claims if registered before infringement
- Protects against foreign infringing copy importation
Copyright services
The firm assists with copyright registration for:
- Literary works
- Dramatic works
- Music and sound recordings
- Motion pictures
- Fine and visual art
- Computer programs
- Manuscripts
- Videogames
- Online content
- Architectural works
- Photography
- Choreography
- Audiovisual works