Copyrights

Companies and individuals that carefully safeguard and manage copyrights can reap tremendous rewards. Copyright assets can be leveraged in the marketplace in a multitude of ways, such as controlling the right to reproduce and make copies; preparing derivative works from existing works; distributing copies of the works by sale, rental, lease, or lending; and even publicly performing and displaying the works.

However, those who fail to protect themselves and their works (especially digital works that can be shared and disseminated with ease), leave up to chance the question of ownership, title, and the right to license.

Ludwig APC can help you understand, protect, and leverage your original works covered by the United States Copyright Act. We offer a comprehensive suite of copyright services to help you build and protect powerful and prosperous copyright portfolios. We . . .

• Prepare copyright applications, filings, and manage the entire registration process
• Develop copyright registration policies and procedures
• Draft copyright licensing agreements, including work-made-for-hire agreements
• Create copyright licensing programs
• Provide counsel on the fair use of copyrighted content
• Advise on the anti-circumvention and safe harbor provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”)
• Litigate on behalf of clients in state and federal courts to enforce copyright or defend against charges of infringement
• Record copyrights with the customs office in the U.S. and abroad.