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What is a Copyright?
A copyright is a form of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship that are fixed in a tangible medium of...
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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.
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.
Mar 26, 20221 min read
Duke University Press Certifies Union
In a Twitter announcement earlier this week, Duke University Press stated that the NLRB overruled objections to DUP's election to...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 20, 20221 min read
Senators Tillis and Leahy Introduce Copyright Piracy Bill
Earlier this week, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced the Strengthening Measures to Advance Rights...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 13, 20221 min read
Stormy Daniels Sues Literary Agent
Last month, adult film star Stormy Daniels sued her literary agent, Luke Janklow, for wiring a portion of her $800,000 book advance to...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 13, 20221 min read
SCOTUS Excuses Innocent Inaccuracies in Copyright Registrations
Late last month, the US Supreme Court ruled in Unicolors, Inc. v. H&M Hennes & Mauritz, LP that a copyright owner can file a copyright...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 12, 20221 min read
US Copyright Office Rejects "AI" Authored Work for Copyright Registration
I routinely get this question: can machines or robots be considered authors? The general answer I’ve given is that no, only humans can be...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Dec 13, 20212 min read
They Stole My Book Idea! Can I Sue?
Under US Copyright law, you cannot sue if someone stole your idea. Copyright law does not protect ideas. It only protects the expression...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Sep 29, 20210 min read
Academic Publishers Obtain Preliminary Injunction to Stop Unauthorized Ebook Sales
Macmillan, Cengage, Elsevier, McGraw Hill, and Pearson Educational publishers obtained a preliminary injunction from the SDNY against 60...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Aug 24, 20211 min read
#DisneyMustPay Joint Task Force Helping Writers and Artists Collect Missing Royalties
Earlier this month, the #DisneyMustPay Joint Task Force began contacting comic book and graphic novel writers and illustrators (in...
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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 10, 20212 min read
How to Revert Your Rights in Your Book Contract (And The Considerations to Think About)
Let's assume you're not happy with your publisher and you want to revert some or all of your rights. What can you do? The first thing is...
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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.
Aug 8, 20211 min read
Is Maryland's Digital Content Law Unconstitutional?
That is the question on the minds of libraries vs. publishers. Publishers and the American Association of Publishers believe the new law,...
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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.
Jul 7, 20212 min read
Simon and Schuster Wins Libel Case but Two SCOTUS Justices Want to Reexamine NY Times v. Sullivan
Last week, the Supreme Court of the United States denied a request to hear Berisha v. Lawson, a libel case brought by the son of a...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jul 2, 20213 min read
Legal Issues to Avoid When Writing Your Memoir
When you sit down to write your memoir, there are some legal issues that you need to be cognizant of, such as defamation, invasion of...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 29, 20212 min read
Using Song Lyrics in Books
Song lyrics are copyrighted, and music publishers are notorious for being litigious. With that in mind, there are a few things you can do...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 28, 20211 min read
Can I Use Brands in My Novel?
The short answer is yes. Just be careful not to violate trademark laws or defame any companies. Below is a very short introduction to try...
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