Copyright laws govern ownership and rights to original works of intellectual and artistic expression, including:
We help clients protect their copyright rights through registration and other strategies.
We work using flat rates. You will know up front what the total cost will be for the services most appropriate for you, barring unforeseen circumstances.
Common fees are listed in the downloadable fee schedule. Additional attorney and Copyright Office filing fees may apply to these listed fees. The fees listed here are starting points. Fees ultimately depend on the complexity of the work required.
Whether you’re a business owner, content creator, or entrepreneur, understanding the key dates and deadlines in copyright law can help you protect your intellectual property and avoid costly mistakes. If you create original content—whether it’s books, music, art, or business materials—registering your copyright early and understanding how long it lasts can help you secure and enforce your rights.
If you die while waiting for a copyright, trademark, or patent application to be granted, what happens to the application and to your intellectual property?
“I Swear My Work is Original and Unique!” Is It Really?
When you create something new—a book, a song, a painting, a blog post—you naturally assume it’s original. But legally, how “original” does your work have to be to get copyright protection?
You’ve built a business and secured intellectual property—patents, trademarks, copyrights—but what happens to those rights when you pass away? Today, we’re covering what business owners and inventors need to know about IP and estate planning.
When you create intellectual property subject to patent, trademark, or copyright law, you need to decide who should own it: you as an individual or your business.
Today, we’ll break down the pros and cons of business ownership vs. individual ownership, and how you can properly transfer IP rights between the two.
Did you know that just because you create something, you might not actually own the copyright? Today, we’re diving into the difference between authorship and ownership in copyright law—because they’re not always the same thing!
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