Copyright Protection of Your Creative Work
Protect your creative works with the guidance of Leonid Mikityanskiy, a skilled copyright attorney with 20 years of experience in copyright law. Leonid serves clients at two locations: in Brooklyn, NY and Bucks County, PA. Above all, he secures copyright protection and defends against infringement to safeguard your works are under U.S. law.
What is Copyright Protection?
Copyright is a legal protection granted to original works of authorship, including books, photographs, software, films, and more. The protection attaches when the work is created and fixed in a tangible medium, granting the author exclusive rights. The protection is defined by statute and can be found in Title 17 of the United States Code. Section 102, on one hand, covers the subject matter of copyright. 17 U.S.C. §102. Section 106, on the other hand, covers the exclusive rights granted by the statute. 17 U.S.C. §106.
Copyright Services we Provide
- U.S. Copyright Registration – Registering your creative works with the U.S. Copyright Office
- Preregistration for Unpublished Works – Protect computer programs, films, music, books, and photographs prior to publication.
- Works for Hire and Joint Works – Establishing ownership for collaborative and commissioned works.
- Derivative and Compiled Works – Protecting adaptations and collections of existing works.
- Copyright Licensing – Drafting agreements to license your works to others.
- Enforcement and Defense – Addressing copyright infringement through litigation and cease and desist letters.
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) – Handling online copyright infringements.
- Preventing Importation of Infringing Copies – Working with U.S. Customs to block unauthorized copies.
What Can Be Protected by Copyright?
Copyright protects a wide range of creative works with registration in general, from literary and musical compositions to software and architectural designs. While copyright does not include protection of ideas or methods, it secures the expression of these concepts.
To illustrate, here is how we can help you protect your creative works against infringement in Bucks County, PA.
Benefits of Copyright Registration
- Legal Prerequisite for Federal Lawsuits – You need registration to file an infringement case in court.
- Eligibility for Statutory Damages and Attorney’s Fees – Register within three months of publication to maximize legal remedies.
- Public Record and Evidence – Establishes a public claim and is evidence of validity in court.
- Customs Protection – Enables recording with U.S. Customs to prevent importation of infringing items.
Contact an Experienced Copyright Attorney in Brooklyn, NY & Bucks County, PA
For expert legal advice on copyright protection and enforcement, contact Leonid Mikityanskiy. For this purpose, schedule a confidential consultation at our Brooklyn, NY office at 718-256-3210 or our Southampton, PA office at 215-357-1400.
