Copyright

GJN attorneys obtain copyright registrations and counsel clients regarding copyright issues in licensing (including art, content and software licenses), advertising, product packaging, publishing, software, photography, internet use, music, drama and other forms of entertainment, artists’ rights, broadcasting, fair use issues and just about any area where copyright material, issues or questions are involved. GJN attorneys assist clients in protecting computer software, databases, graphic and visual works, musical, film, television, audio and audiovisual works, architectural works and textual content, such as in books, newsletters, digital media and other publications. GJN advises its clients on ownership issues, including title and assignment searches and advice on joint ownership.  In the constantly evolving digital world, GJN attorneys also counsel clients who create electronic content on issues related to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA.). GJN manages client copyright portfolios, and helps clients establish in-house programs for filing and maintenance of copyright registration updates and monitoring of works for proper copyright and copyright notice usage. GJN attorneys also help clients enforce their copyright rights against infringers and pirates by negotiating resolutions to disputes and, when necessary, in litigation.