Copyright Lawyer Brighton, MI
A copyright protects your intellectual property and is an inherent right for any created work (e.g., a song, screenplay, jingle, software program, or architectural design). Although a copyright automatically manifests when the work is created, legal protections, such as registering the copyright, give you, the owner of the work, control over licensing, distribution, and reproduction.
When you register a trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), you receive federal protections for your creative work (intellectual property, or IP). Once your registration is approved, you may set specific terms of use, enforce those terms, and permit others to use your work per your stated terms. Your federal protections also contain legal avenues for you to collect damages if another party unlawfully uses your work or otherwise infringes upon it.
A Brighton, MI, copyright lawyer can help you secure federal protections from the USPTO, monitor your copyright for unauthorized use, and pursue compensatory damages should another party unfriend upon it. Your creative work deserves protection, and as the IP owner, you deserve compensation should another party’s illegal use of the work cause you to suffer damages. We help protect creators like you—contact The Patent Baron today to learn more.
What Does A Brighton Copyright Lawyer Do?
As your IP attorneys, we begin by registering your copyrighted work with the USPTO. Federal laws covering intellectual property and registration can be complicated and seem overwhelming to many creators. We prepare and present your application, and once your copyright is registered, we monitor its use to spot instances of infringement.
Many creators permit certain, specific uses of their works, such as reproduction (printing a published book) or use in specific manners (like a piece of computer software code that may be used as part of a larger program). Should you decide to license or distribute your creative works, we can draft contracts for their use and review contracts presented to you to ensure they cover your interests and are advantageous to you.
Legal Assistance With Copyright Protections
Our attorneys protect everything you’ve worked so hard to create. We keep abreast of changes to U.S. intellectual property laws and those in Michigan to determine if changes would affect the distribution and licensing of your work. We also ensure that your IP is protected with all available federal and state protections. You can focus on creating while we focus on protecting all your creations. Should you decide to monetize your work, we can advise you of good financial opportunities and steer you away from unwise contracts.
Our lawyers provide personalized advice at each stage of the legal process, ensuring that your application is properly presented and maintains its legal protections.
Our services include:
- Assisting with the submission of your copyright application
- Coordinating with you to secure an acceptable deposit copy
- Addressing inquiries from the Copyright Office
- Handling standard Copyright Office rejections of registration
- Monitoring deadlines and managing extension requests
- Updating you on the progress of your application
Protecting Your Intellectual Property
Do you need help registering your copyright, pursuing damages for copyright infringement, or help monitoring the use of your copyright? The legal team at The Patent Baron provides full-service legal support for intellectual property creators, from assisting with your initial copyright application through renewals and litigation in questions of infringement. Contact us today for a personalized consultation with an experienced Brighton copyright lawyer.
