Buchalter provides a highly sophisticated copyright practice, with many nationally recognized attorneys with over 30 years of experience in the field. Our copyright attorneys are longtime members of the Copyright Society and have served in various leadership positions in that international organization.
Our depth and experience gives clients the right team to manage copyrights owned by individuals and entities of every size and in diverse industries, in all fields of creative endeavors, including artwork, musical works, literary works, software, audio-visual works such as motion pictures and video games, and entertainment in all media. We handle the fast-paced expansion of digital content throughout the internet and digital devices on commercial sites, social media and AI, including not only copyright but the impact of such technology on rights of publicity and privacy, and fake content. We also advise on complicated copyright issues such as idea submission, joint ownership, fair use, copyright termination, and work made for hire. We have a solid record of successfully resolving disputes through negotiation.
Our copyright litigators have successfully represented numerous individuals and business across nearly every industry, litigating copyright disputes over music, product design, architectural plans, software, visual art, film, television, photography, and literary works. Our team focuses on value-driven resolution, while simultaneously providing the bench strength and trial experience to lead the most high-stakes matters.
We counsel clients on the US and international protection and policing of copyrights and registration strategies, prepare and file copyright applications, and handle objections to registrations and appeals in the US Copyright Office and the federal courts, including the new Copyright Claims Board. We also negotiate licenses and other contracts among individuals and entities that utilize copyrighted works, such as corporations, advertising agencies, and internet marketing agencies.
Our copyright attorneys often work across disciplines such as trademark, publicity and privacy rights, and art law. Our art law attorneys handle many issues for visual artists, including advising, and if necessary, litigating moral rights under the Visual Artists Rights Act, and advising, negotiating, and drafting contracts for visual artists such as gallery contracts, art rental agreements, and collaboration agreements. We provide guidance to artists regarding publication, distribution, and merchandising of their work. We also help museums with complex copyright clearance projects and advise clients on agreements for selecting and installing artwork for public and government-owned spaces.
Often, rights clearance and disputes touch on image and publicity rights. Our team is adept in drafting and negotiating likeness releases, advising on potential risks, and handling publicity rights disputes.