Overview

Copyright protection is as old as our country, as the United States Constitution specifically recognizes our need to establish laws to protect ideas and works. Copyright law is rapidly developing; the internet and artificial intelligence applications are challenging our traditional notions of copyright protections and fair uses. McBrayer’s intellectual property team is on top of this copyright evolution to benefit and protect its clients.

McBrayer’s intellectual property team works closely with clients to protect their ideas and prevent others from overstating their rights at clients’ expense. We help our clients navigate the complex challenges of clearing, registering, transferring, licensing, and enforcing rights in copyrightable works. We have vast experience submitting copyright applications before the U.S. Copyright Office, pursuing their registration, and monetizing those copyrighted assets. McBrayer has the resources to offer corporate and tax advice associated with copyright transactions.

While we’re often asked to assist clients with enforcement of copyrighted content against infringement, we also defend clients accused of infringement. Our team files and defends copyright actions in federal courts across the country. Because copyright protection is a global issue and the internet recognizes no borders on a map, McBrayer’s IP team is knowledgeable about international treaties such as the Berne Convention and works with attorneys in other countries to best protect our clients’ copyright assets.

McBrayer’s copyright services include:

• Providing opinions related to copyright clearance and prosecution
• Prosecuting copyright applications before the U.S. Copyright Office
• Litigating copyright matters
• Drafting and negotiating agreements involving copyright assets
• Drafting and negotiating software license agreements
• Counseling on inclusion of copyright assets in estate planning
• Advising on uses of copyright assets on the internet and, specifically, social media
• Advising on copyright matters related to website terms and conditions
• Enforcing copyrights via cease and desist letters, take-down notices, and enforcement actions
• Providing Digital Millennium Copyright Act related-services

McBrayer attorneys have our clients’ backs when it comes to their copyright assets, and we are ready to answer the questions about your copyright issues that you did not know to ask. You can turn to us to protect and monetize your copyrights and protect against others who are accusing you of infringement.

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To discuss the ways our attorneys can assist your business with registration of a copyright or to learn more about your legal issue that may lead to copyright infringement litigation, contact the firm online.