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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.
Mar 10, 20242 min read
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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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 16, 20231 min read
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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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Nov 18, 20222 min read
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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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.
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.
Apr 21, 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 13, 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 7, 20221 min read
US Copyright Office Issues Final Rules for Initiating Claims Before Copyright Claims Board
Recently, the US Copyright Office published a final rule for initiating proceedings before the Copyright Claims Board, a voluntary forum...
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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 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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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 24, 20221 min read
Sarah Palin Moves to Disqualify Judge in Defamation Case
Earlier this week, Sarah Palin asked Judge Jed Rakoff to disqualify himself from a defamation case she brought against the New York...
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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
Michael Avanatti Found Guilty in Stealing Book Advance From Stormy Daniels
Last month, disgraced attorney Michael Avanatti was found guilty of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft earlier this week. At issue...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 13, 20221 min read
New York Senate Introduces Freelance Bill
Last month, the New York Senate introduced the Freelance Isn’t Free bill (S8369). The bill would provide protections to independent...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 13, 20221 min read
Sarah Palin Loses Defamation Suit, Requests New Trial
Last month, jurors found The New York Times did not defame former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. At issue was an editorial in June 2017...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 13, 20221 min read
Connecticut Becomes Sixth State to Introduce Library E-Book Bill
Connecticut became the latest state to introduce its own e-book bill, which would require book publishers who offer an e-book 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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