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Helping you protect your creative works and navigate copyright law, including via registration and guidance.

Copyright Lawyer

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, protecting copyright and other intellectual property, such as trademarks, is crucial for businesses, especially those in the e-commerce and technology sectors. Copyright law serves as a fundamental mechanism for preserving creative innovation, ensuring that creators can be fairly compensated for their original works and preventing unauthorized exploitation of intellectual assets. By establishing clear legal frameworks, copyright protections not only incentivize creativity and innovation but also provide businesses with critical tools to defend their competitive advantages in an increasingly digital marketplace.

Under copyright law, creators are granted exclusive rights to their works, which include the rights to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, and create derivative works. These rights ensure that creators can control how their works are used and benefit financially from their intellectual property. That said, there are nuances to these rights, including, most commonly, the doctrine of “fair use,” which serves as an important limitation to the otherwise exclusive rights afforded by copyright. Fair use allows for the use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder under certain circumstances, such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. Fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis using four factors: the purpose and character of the use (including whether it is commercial or educational), the nature of the copyrighted work, the amount and substantiality of the portion used, and the effect of the use on the market value of the original work. Analyzing each use and a corresponding fair use argument is very fact-specific and is not a bright-line rule.

There are also nuances with copyrights when it comes to whether to register a work with the United States Copyright Office. Specifically, common law copyright protection arises automatically when an original work is fixed in a tangible medium, granting the creator certain rights without the need for registration. However, these rights can be limited and are often preempted by federal statutory copyright laws, which provide a more formalized and enforceable framework. Registration with the U.S. Copyright Office enhances these protections by allowing the copyright holder to pursue certain statutory damages and attorney’s fees in cases of infringement, offering a more robust legal recourse compared to common law rights, among other potential benefits.

A Full-Suite of Copyright Law Services

  • Copyright Registration and Litigation: We assist clients in securing copyright protection for their creative works, ensuring that their intellectual property is legally recognized and safeguarded. We are adept at handling copyright registration processes efficiently and minimizing the risk of infringement. In cases where disputes arise, we provide robust representation in copyright litigation to defend our clients’ rights.
  • Related IP Services, Trademarks, and Licensing: Beyond copyright, we offer services in trademark registration, helping clients establish and protect their brand identities. Our work extends to monetizing these assets through licensing agreements and enforcing copyright and trademark rights against unauthorized use.
  • Marketplace and E-commerce Solutions: For businesses operating on platforms such as Amazon sellers, we offer specialized services to address copyright issues unique to online marketplaces and associated seller suspension matters that can arise based on copyright claims. This includes managing disputes over content ownership and ensuring compliance with marketplace policies.
  • DMCA Compliance and Liability Management: We assist with Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) compliance, helping clients develop terms and conditions that account for copyright obligations and liability considerations, including potential legal challenges related to user-generated content.
  • The Intersection of AI and Copyright Law: As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries, we are at the forefront of addressing the novel copyright challenges it presents. Whether representing AI vendors or advising clients concerned about AI’s impact on copyright protections, we provide clarity when navigating this complex and dynamic area of the law.
  • Influencer Marketing and Advertising Clearance: In the realm of influencer marketing and other advertising – whether print or digital, copyright considerations arise. We advise clients on how to leverage copyrighted materials legally in promotional campaigns while mitigating risks associated with such use.

Why Choose RICHT as your Copyright Lawyer?

Our law firm stands out for its deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by businesses operating in the digital frontier, whether in e-commerce, technology, or some other sector. We also assist a variety of authors, musicians, and other creators with copyright matters. We combine legal experience with industry-specific knowledge to deliver tailored solutions that align with our clients’ strategic goals. We stay ahead of emerging trends and legal developments, particularly at the intersection of AI and copyright law, to offer proactive advice that minimizes risk. Partner with us to safeguard your copyright and other intellectual property and enhance your business’s competitive edge in today’s dynamic market environment.


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