Whether the subject is copyright protection of a software program or a song, publication of an electronic newsletter or book, or client advice on cutting-edge legislation such as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act or interaction between the Copyright Act and the First Amendment, Robinson & Stover’s attorneys are well versed in the intricacies of copyright and publishing law, including the following:
- Federal registration of copyrights
- Drafting and negotiating license agreements for copyrighted works
- Auditing websites for compliance in a rapidly changing legal environment
- Advising on a copyright fair use and infringement issues
- Drafting and negotiating publishing contracts
- Ensuring that our client’s agreements with independent contractors provide for proper rights to the work product
- Guiding clients in protecting copyrighted assets, whether in the form of software or traditional writings, graphic art, sculpture or other expressive media