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Ghostwriting Legal Tips
If you've ever been approached to ghostwrite a book, here are a few tips you'll need to flesh out in your next agreement: Exclusivity Try...
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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 11, 20221 min read
HarperCollins Goes on Strike
Yesterday, hundreds of employees at HarperCollins marched in the streets, effectively going on strike. HC's union consists of 250...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Nov 1, 20221 min read
Judge Blocks Penguin Random House/S&S Merger
Yesterday, Judge Florence Pan blocked the merger between two of the biggest publishers in the world: Penguin Random House and Simon and...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Oct 30, 20221 min read
What's the Difference Between a Literary Agent and a Literary Lawyer?
Literary Agent A literary agent works with you to develop your manuscript so it's ready to submit to acquiring editors. For nonfiction...
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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 31, 20225 min read
Can You Copyright Your Characters?
The short answer is yes, but like most things in the law, what you need to do to make your characters copyrightable is more complicated...
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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.
Jun 23, 20221 min read
Louisiana Enacts Right of Publicity Statute
On June 15, 2022, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards signed the Allen Toussaint Legacy Act into law, which prevents commercial use of an...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 2, 20223 min read
What is Fair Use?
I get this question all the time. Let's start with the basics. Fair use a copyright infringement defense. Under Section 107 of the...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 2, 20221 min read
Copyright Claims Board to Accept Claims Starting on June 16, 2022
On June 2, 2022, the US Copyright Office announced that the CCB would start accepting claims on June 16th. Starting on the 16th, you can...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Apr 28, 20222 min read
What Does it Mean to Copyright Your Work?
US copyright law protects original works of authorship when an author fixes the work in a tangible medium of expression. Obtaining a...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Apr 20, 20222 min read
E.D.N.Y.: Actual Knowledge of Registration Inaccuracies Sufficient for Copyright Office Referral
Last week, the Eastern District of New York held in Lieb v. Korangy Publishing, Inc. that a plaintiff's actual knowledge of their...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Apr 12, 20221 min read
US Copyright Office Appoints First Chief Economist
The US Copyright Office has appointed Dr. Brent Lutes as its inaugural Chief Economist. In his role, Dr. Lutes will evaluate programs and...
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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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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 31, 20221 min read
Court Moves for Permanent Injunction of Maryland E-book Lending Law
Earlier this month, a federal judge imposed a preliminary injunction to block implementing Maryland's library e-book lending law, given...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 28, 20221 min read
SCOTUS Takes Up Andy Warhol Copyright Case
Earlier today, the US Supreme Court announced it will take up a copyright law case involving the art of Andy Warhol. The case seeks to...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 27, 20222 min read
How Can I Legally Protect My Fictional Characters?
You can protect your fictional character through copyright and trademark law. Copyright Law Copyright law protects original works of...
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