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COPYRIGHT
Many artists, musicians, authors and photographers know they own their copyrights the moment they put their ideas into tangible form. Many do not know that they cannot enforce their copyrights without registering the work with the U.S. Copyright Office. Early registration is essential to achieve the full protection of federal copyright law. Copyright registration is generally straight forward. Many clients find it cost-effective to learn to file their own registrations after consultation with us. Copyright registration application forms can be found online at http://lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/. Where joint ownership, group registrations, or other complications present themselves, we often handle copyright registration on the client's behalf.
Beyond registration, we help clients make certain they receive proper credit and adequate economic benefit from their copyrights. We negotiate and draft usage licenses and help stop unauthorized uses. Our art and entertainment experience permits us to anticipate concerns when negotiating and drafting copyright-related agreements and prosecuting copyright infringements. Copyright infringement on the Internet is a particular area of expertise.
