Copyright
Our copyright professionals represent large and small businesses in all aspects of media, entertainment, technology, fashion and luxury goods, video gaming, photography, toys and other consumer products, as well as individual performers, technology experts, writers, photographers, sculptors, illustrators, producers and others who own or manage creative works.
Our services include:
- Prosecution and defense of copyright infringement litigation;
- Preparation of all forms of agreements for the creation, exploitation and conveyance of property protected by copyright;
- Licensing dispute resolution, including the recovery of royalties;
- Establishment and management of anti-counterfeiting programs;
- Formulation of strategies for protecting and exploiting copyrighted works throughout the world including assistance in registering copyrights;
- Removal of infringing materials on websites or social media platforms;
- Estate planning with respect to creative works, including the establishment of family and other trusts to hold and ensure appropriate management of copyrighted property;
- Estate administration of property protected by copyright, including royalty collection and conveyances to heirs;
- Merger and acquisitions involving the transfer of property protected by copyright; and
- Advice regarding termination notices.
Practice Contacts
Alan BehrPartner
(212) 841-0552 email
Charles P. LaPollaPartner
(212) 841-0508 email