Copyright Attorney

Copyright Services for Businesses & Creators

Copyright protection arises automatically when an original work is fixed in a tangible medium — but registration with the U.S. Copyright Office unlocks critical legal benefits, including the ability to sue for infringement in federal court and recover statutory damages and attorney's fees.

What Copyright Protects

Written content — articles, marketing copy, books, scripts
Software and app code
Website design and original digital content
Photographs and visual art
Music, recordings, and audio-visual works
Architectural plans and drawings
Training materials and proprietary curricula

Copyright Registration

Individual and group copyright registration applications
Software and website copyright registration strategy
Supplementary registration for updated works
Registration of unpublished works for protection
Recordation of copyright assignments and licenses

DMCA Enforcement

DMCA Section 512 takedown notices
Counter-DMCA notice responses
Online platform infringement enforcement (YouTube, Instagram, Amazon)
DMCA safe harbor compliance advice for platform operators

Copyright Licensing & Agreements

Exclusive and non-exclusive license drafting
Work-for-hire and IP assignment agreements
Software license agreements
Open source compliance review
Co-ownership and joint authorship agreements

Why Registration Matters Before Infringement Occurs

If you register your copyright before infringement occurs (or within 3 months of publication), you are eligible for statutory damages of up to $150,000 per willful infringement — plus attorney's fees. Without registration, you can only recover actual damages, which are often difficult to prove and far smaller.

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FAQ — Copyright

Does my website content have copyright protection?

Yes — original written content, images, and design elements on your website are automatically protected by copyright. However, registration is strongly recommended because it enables you to bring infringement claims in federal court and recover statutory damages and attorney's fees. Website content can be registered efficiently through group registration procedures in many cases.

Someone copied my content — what can I do?

If you discover unauthorized copying of your content, you have several options: a DMCA takedown request to the hosting platform, a cease-and-desist letter to the infringer, or federal litigation for copyright infringement. The best approach depends on whether your work is registered and the scope of the infringement. We assess your situation and recommend the most effective strategy.