Copyright Protection + Enforcement
Your creative work has value and copyright law exists to protect it.
We help creators, businesses, and content owners secure copyright protection, defend against infringement, and enforce their rights when others use their work without permission.
Whether you're registering copyrights, sending takedown notices, or pursuing litigation against infringers, we provide strategic counsel that protects your interests and maximizes your leverage.
Although registration isn't required for copyright protection, it's essential for enforcement. Without it, you can't sue for infringement in federal court, and you lose access to statutory damages and attorney fees. We make registration straightforward and ensure your work is properly protected before issues arise.
Our Approach
Strategic Enforcement.
Not every infringement needs litigation; sometimes a well-drafted letter resolves it.
Proportional Response.
We match the response to the violation and your business goals.
Clear Cost-Benefit Analysis.
Copyright litigation can be expensive; we're transparent about what enforcement will cost and what you're likely to recover.
Creative Solutions.
Licensing deals, attribution agreements, and settlements often work better than court
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Copyright FAQs
What is a copyright?
Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works as soon as the author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression.
What type of intellectual property can be copyrighted?
Copyright protects novels, movies, songs, poetry, photographs, paintings, sculptural works, computer software, website content, logos, choreographic works, sound recordings, architecture, maps, technical drawings, and more.
Copyright does not protect facts, vibes, ideas, systems, or methods of operation – although copyright may protect the way in which these things are expressed.
Is copyright registration required?
No. Registering your original work with the U.S. Copyright Office is voluntary. Your work is under common law copyright protection as soon as it is created and tangible.
Even so, registration is highly recommended for many reasons. Many entrepreneurs and creators register their works because they want to have their copyright on the public record and have a certificate of registration. Registered works may be eligible for statutory damages and attorney's fees in successful litigation of infringement of your work. In addition, if registration occurs within five years of publication, it is considered prima facie evidence of infringement in a court of law. Additionally, registration opens up licensing opportunities and revenue streams.
Is copyright registration important for business assets?
Absolutely, yes. Securing federal registration of your creative business assets, including logo(s), photographs, videos, and content (e.g., social media posts, website, books, etc.) is smart business.
Remember, the best time to register your intellectual property for copyright protection is as soon as you create a new asset and BEFORE any infringement occurs. Proactive = key.
Can I register for copyright protection myself?
Can you? Yes. Should you? Probably not. Generally speaking, you get only one chance to register your copyrightable assets. And, despite the marketing claims of “affordable” copyright options, the application process is more than a simple “fill in the blank.” It requires legal strategy and knowledge for maximum protections. Please don’t risk your one chance to secure copyright protection.
What are the benefits of copyright registration?
Increased damages when infringement occurs. Let’s face it, infringement will occur. Common law provides minimal copyright protection and damages. But Federal copyright registration allows for the recovery of statutory damages and attorney’s fees when infringement is established. These days, you can’t really sue without a timely registration (BEFORE the infringement occurs).
Increases brand value. Intellectual property is one of your business’s most valuable assets. Federal copyright registration protects and increases the value of these important assets.
Unlocks legal & licensing options. Copyright registration unlocks legal options for pursuing infringers and sets you up to be able to pursue licensing your assets and create a revenue stream.
Everybody else is doing it. Your competitors are taking steps to protect their intellectual property assets. (This is the one time we encourage you to jump on the bandwagon.)
How long does it take to register my work?
The current processing time for new online copyright applications is 1-3 months for applications that do not require communications with the US Copyright office to resolve questions, and 1-8 months for registrations that do require communications.
