Orange County Copyright Lawyers
Orange County Copyright Protection
Copyright attorneys in Orange County at Klein and Wilson know what legal copyright protection is geared towards protecting original creative expressions fixed in a tangible physical form like a book or work of art. Whether the work merits recognition for quality or ingenuity does not matter, only that it is an original expression resulting from the efforts of its creator.
If the work was published after 1977, federal copyright protection applies for 70 years beyond the death of the creator of that work. If someone infringes on that copyright, federal copyright protection provides for substantial, statutory damages including attorney fees and court costs.
About the Orange County Copyright Registration Process
Registering for a copyright is a fairly simple process requiring minimal paperwork and a small fee. You do not need a copyright attorney in Orange County to file your application with the U.S. Copyright Office in Washington, DC.
You do not even need a copyright for your work to have inherent protection, but applying for Orange County copyright protection and submiting samples of your work ensures that your copyright can be enforced in a U.S. court. The copies of your work are added to the Library of Congress collection in Washington, DC, including such creations as the following:
- Movies and DVDs
- Plays
- Videogames
- Paintings and sculptures
- Sheet music and recorded music
- Books, novels and poetry
- Choreography
- Architectural designs
A copyright is signified by the symbol "©" as well as the publication date and owner names. Ownership can be transferred to others or used as security for financial obligations.
Why you need an experienced Orange County Intellectual Property Attorney
Defending copyrights is not easy because those who infringe can claim innocence in a variety of ways and hide behind exceptions allowed by the Fair Use Rule of copyright law.
Since policing unlawful uses of copyrighted material is quite complicated, it requires an attorney knowledgeable about IP defense. The Newport Beach law firm of Klein & Wilson is dedicated to helping people and companies in Orange County and throughout California pursue and defend their intellectual property rights.
For those looking for good copyright lawyers in Orange County, it is important to understand that the extensive experience of Klein & Wilson is focused primarily on IP protection and defense.
Contact our Orange County Copyright Lawyers today
At Klein & Wilson, Attorney Gerald A. Klein and Attorney Mark B. Wilson are experienced copyright attorneys in Orange County who understand the fine points of IP law and how to win trials involving copyright protection in Orange County.
To speak with our experienced attorneys about intellectual property, copyright, trademark, or trade secret rights and infringement, as well as threats of unfair competition, contact Klein & Wilson today or call us toll free at (888) 341-1462 for a consultation regarding your rights.
