A copyright is often the cornerstone of a successful intellectual property portfolio.  We are copyright attorneys that help clients protect their works from infringement. These rights cover such things as broadcast and public performance, copying, adapting, issuing, renting and lending copies to the public. I educate clients on the synergy between copyright protection, patents and trademarks and advise on filing for federal copyright protection. International conventions give protection in most countries, subject to national laws.

Types of work protected by copyrights:

• Literary song lyrics, manuscripts, manuals, computer programs, commercial documents, leaflets, newsletters & articles etc.
• Dramatic plays, dance, etc.
• Musical recordings and score
• Artistic photos, painting, sculptures, architecture, technical drawings/diagrams, maps, logos
• Typographical arrangement of published editions magazines, periodicals, etc.
• Sound recording may be recordings of other copyright works, e.g. musical and literary
• Films broadcasts and cable programs
• The Copyright (Computer Programs) Regulations 1992 extended the rules covering literary works to include computer programs

Services offered include:

• Copyright application
• Copyright infringement opinions
• Copyright infringement litigation
• Copyright licensing
• Copyright due diligence reports
• Purchase and sale of copyright
• Acquire and perfect security interests in copyrights
• Copyright portfolio management
• Trademark Search & Registration
• Trademark Clearance Searches
• Trademark Application Preparation
• Office Action Responses
• Statement of Use Filings
• Trademark Monitoring
• Trademark Change of Ownership
• Trademark Portfolio Management
• Trademark Renewal Filings
• Trademark Opposition Proceedings
• Trademark Cancellation Proceedings
• Trademark Litigation
• Counterfeit and Online Infringement
• Trademark Enforcement