Perhaps no form of intellectual property has received more attention in the Digital Age than copyrights. A copyright gives its owner the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, or license a copyrighted work. Copyrights – especially on the Internet – can be effective tools for a company in its attempt to control information in the marketplace. However, copyrighted works can also be copied easily by competitors.

At Ellen B. Shankman & Associates, we counsel our clients in a range of copyright issues and disputes involving copyrighted material. We advise on licensing and litigation policies to maximize the benefits of a company’s copyright portfolio, and assist where there are litigation issues concerning copyright protection claims and fair use exceptions to the copyright laws.

Information provided herein is not intended as legal advice, which can be given only after consideration of the facts of the specific situation.