A copyright gives you, the author or creator of an original piece of work, a set of exclusive rights. Such rights include reproducing, distributing, publicly performing, and publicly displaying your work. Obviously, the last thing you may want for yourself and your business is to jeopardize your opportunity to reap these benefits. This is why it is almost always advisable to have a legal representative in your corner. Without the need for further introduction, please follow along to find out why you should get a New Jersey copyright lawyer from The Ingber Law Firm to serve you.
Why should I get an intellectual property lawyer for my copyright?
You may assume you have enough experience in your business, its marketplace, and in owning intellectual property in general to take care of yourself. But even so, this may not even be a close comparison to the proficiencies and talents that an intellectual property lawyer may offer you. For starters, a lawyer may assist you through the copyright registration process. This way, you may ensure that your application is filled out accurately and in full, to avoid rejection due to frivolous procedural errors.
Once your copyright registration is granted, and your business continues to grow, you may become more interested in licensing your copyrighted work to third parties who may continue to gain brand recognition and revenues on your behalf. And so, a lawyer may help draft and negotiate a licensing agreement that is fair and suitable for all parties involved, but especially for you. In short, they may be sure to prevent copyright infringement incidents in times of such licensing.
But if your copyrighted work happens to get infringed upon under other circumstances, your lawyer may step in and help you file a motion against the at-fault party. They may even go as far as obtaining temporary restraining orders and conducting product seizures while your infringement case proceedings are ongoing. On the flip side, they may represent you should a third party ever wrongfully accuse you of infringing upon their original piece of work.
What qualities should I look for in a copyright lawyer?
You are supposed to trust your copyright lawyer to get you through many potential legal issues that may arise in the future. This is why you must be certain they are the right fit for you before you hire them. Without further ado, at your initial consultation with a lawyer, you should ask them the following questions:
- Do you exclusively practice intellectual property law?
- Do you have positive reviews from your past clients?
- Do you have experience with litigation, should that ever be necessary?
- Will you be easily accessible to me when a potential legal issue arises?
- Will you be able to advise me on potential risks and legal strategies for my copyright?
Of note, we can say with certainty that our answers to all the above questions are astoundingly “yes.” So, before you take any further initiative with your copyright, we urge you to consult a skilled Essex County, New Jersey intellectual property lawyer. Most definitely, the team at The Ingber Law Firm is eager to work with you.
