Copyright Law
Copyright law protects the creative expression of ideas in original works of authorship which are fixed in a tangible medium. Copyright law does not protect ideas themselves. Examples of copyrightable subject matter could include:
- Computer software
- Website
- Music, including lyrics
- Artwork
- Graphic design
- Logo
- Advertising material
- Product packaging
- Book
- Article
- Poetry
- Magazine
- Newspaper
- Newsletter
- Cartoon or Comic Strip
- Map
- Architectural plan
- Blueprint
- Sculpture
- Video recording
- Multimedia work
This list is certainly not exhaustive. Be creative about protecting your creativity.
Our copyright practice includes:
- Filing copyright applications;
- Advising clients on the copyright protection available for original works of authorship;
- Negotiating and drafting copyright licenses, transfers of ownership and royalty agreements;
- Drafting “work-for-hire” agreements;
- Advising clients on various aspects of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act;
- Advising clients on the fair use doctrine;
- Securing permissions and clearances to use copyrighted works; and
- Litigating copyright disputes
