Joseph Perry, Esq.
A Step-by-Step Legal Guide to Writing a Book
You've decided you want to write a book. Congratulations! Before you get started, here is a list of things you'll need to know. You May...
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Welcome to Perry Law’s IP law blog, where you will find all the latest developments, cases, and headlines concerning publishing law. Please be advised that the information contained in the articles are for information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Parties seeking legal advice should consult with legal counsel familiar with their particular circumstances.
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Dec 14, 20231 min read
US Copyright Office Refuses Registration for AI-Generated Works for Fourth Time
On December 11, 2023, the Review Board of the US Copyright Office released a letter affirming its refusal to register a work that was...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 2, 20231 min read
An 8-Step Legal Checklist for Self-Published Authors
If you're self-publishing your book, below is a checklist of items you should complete before publication. Have an attorney complete a...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
May 25, 20231 min read
Should You Add an Artificial Intelligence Clause into Your Book Contract?
Artificial intelligence is all the rage these days. I'm sure you've seen it on the news and on social media. But what is it? What does it...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
May 5, 20232 min read
What Right of Privacy Concerns Do You Need to Know When Writing Your Book?
When writing your book, you may wonder if what you're writing about someone may put you in hot water legally. Each state has its own...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Apr 1, 20232 min read
How Can I Legally Protect My Book?
This is a question I get all the time. Protecting your book, that is your intellectual property assets in your book, is in the form of...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 13, 20233 min read
3 Legal Issues to Avoid When Writing Your Memoir
Memoirs are unique. They are the most personal and authentic of nonfiction books, in my opinion, but for that very same reason, memoirs...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 10, 20235 min read
Can You Copyright Your Characters?
Congratulations! You’ve completed your novel. But now you’re wondering how to protect your characters. One way to do that is to try to...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 3, 20231 min read
Authors Guild Adds AI Provision to Model Contract
Earlier this week, The Authors Guild added a clause to its model book contract that addresses artificial intelligence. This contract...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Feb 23, 20231 min read
4 Tips in Signing Your Literary Agent Contract
Congrats! You've received an offer of representation. Now it's time to review your agent agreement. Below are some tips to keep in mind:...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Feb 18, 20231 min read
Authors, Here is Why You Should Register Your Copyrights
Whenever I give webinars or talks about copyright registration, I continually hear the following myths about copyright registration: "If...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jan 29, 20231 min read
How Can a Literary Lawyer Help You?
Literary lawyers are unique. We help book and and magazine publishing professionals, such as publishers, authors, agents, and editors....
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Dec 20, 20222 min read
Legal Tips on Starting a Book Publishing Company
If you've ever wanted to start a book publishing company, here are a few agreements you'll need. Operating Agreement Whether you start an...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Oct 21, 20221 min read
What is a Legal Read of Your Book?
Once you've written your book, you may have a few lingering questions like whether the one passage you wrote about your ex is legal, or...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Oct 21, 20221 min read
HarperCollins Union Votes for Another Strike
Earlier this week, the HarperCollins Union, which consists of 250 employees, voted to authorize another strike on November 7th, if they...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Aug 5, 20222 min read
Can You Copyright or Trademark Book Titles?
Under the US Copyright Act, you cannot copyright titles. That is because titles are too short to be protected. Copyright law protects...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jul 29, 20222 min read
What Agreements Do You Need to Start a Publishing Company?
As an attorney who has helped publishers start their own ventures, I thought I'd write an article about a few agreements you'll need....
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jul 28, 20222 min read
What is a Publishing Attorney?
I get this question a lot. It usually comes in the context of whether someone should get an agent or an attorney. While an agent (which...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Apr 11, 20223 min read
What Does an Attorney for Authors Actually Do?
I love my job. I get to speak to writers every day writing in every genre. From speaking with picture book authors to memoirists, it's...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Apr 11, 20221 min read
US Copyright Office Launches Copyright Claims Board Website
The US Copyright Office recently launched a website for the Copyright Claims Board. Background In 2020, Congress passed the Copyright...
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