Copyrights
Copyright protection extends to original work of authorship, including books, music and sound recordings, plays and choreographed works, artwork, sculpture; motion pictures and other audiovisual works, and architectural works.
Copyright protection begins the moment the work of authorship is completed. No formal registration is required for protection. However, in order to enforce a copyright, an application to register the copyright must be filed and preferably granted. Furthermore, prompt copyright registration can affect the amount of damages available in such a lawsuit.
Whether you need to register a copyright, enforce a copyright, or if you have been sued for potential copyright infringement, contact an attorney at RKM to help you understand your rights and options. Our services include:
- Goal Oriented IP Strategy Development
- Competitor Analysis
- Competitor Trademark Portfolio Monitoring
- Competitor Litigation Monitoring
- Development of Copyright Searches and Opinions: RKM will assist you in determining if your work of art may have any roadblocks to registration and enforceability.
- Preparing Copyright Applications
- Prosecuting Copyright Applications: RKM will work with the registration offices, both U.S. and foreign, in order to attain copyright registrations on your behalf.
- Infringement and Litigation Avoidance