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.
Nov 3, 20231 min read
How Can a Publishing Attorney Help Your Publishing Company?
If you're thinking about starting a publishing house, whether you want to publish your friends' books or whether your dream is to be the...
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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.
Mar 6, 20221 min read
5 Tips Before Signing Your Book Editor Agreement
Authors, have you thought about having an editor review your manuscript? Here are a few things to think about before signing: The scope...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Aug 20, 20212 min read
Case Law: Di Angelo Publications v Kelley
Jentry Kelley entered into a contract with Di Angelo Publications to publish her book Hooker to Looker to promote her cosmetics business....
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Aug 9, 20212 min read
What's The Difference Between Grant of Rights and Assignments in a Book Contract?
When you receive your book contract, 99.9% of the time you will see a "grant of rights" section. What does that mean? Do you own your...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Tips on Negotiating Your Book Advance
The question on most writers' minds is the advance. Who can blame them? It's what authors see in the news all the time. For instance,...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jul 19, 20211 min read
Plaintiffs Oppose Discovery Delay in Lawsuit Against Big 5 and Amazon
In January 2021, lawyers filed a class-action lawsuit against Amazon and the Big 5 publishers alleging the Big 5's use of Most Favored...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 18, 20211 min read
DOJ Drops Case Over John Bolton’s Memoir
On June 16th, the Department of Justice dropped its lawsuit against former President Trump's national security advisor John Bolton over...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 13, 20213 min read
Tips on Negotiating Grant of Rights Clauses In Author Agreements
Usually the first provision you will see in a book publishing agreement will be the grant of rights section. A sample clause states the...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 12, 20212 min read
Tips on Delivering Your Manuscript
After the grant of rights provision, you may see a provision about delivering your manuscript. At a bare minimum, you may see language...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 11, 20212 min read
Tips on Negotiating Representations and Warranties in Author Agreements
When a publisher decides to acquire your book, they are essentially taking a risk that what you are providing them won’t violate the law....
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