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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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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 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.
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.
Dec 9, 20211 min read
AAP Sues Maryland Over Library E-Book Laws
Earlier today, the Association of American Publishers (AAP) filed a lawsuit against the Maryland Attorney General concerning a recent law...
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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.
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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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 23, 20212 min read
SCOTUS Sides with Cheerleader in Most Significant Student Free Speech Ruling in Nearly 50 Years
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled in an 8-1 opinion that Mahanoy Area School District’s suspension of student Brandi Levy from...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 23, 20211 min read
Oxford University Press To Close Print Arm
On August 27th, Oxford University Press will close its centuries-old print arm. Oxford University was first given recognition to print...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 22, 20211 min read
Authors Can Register Social Media Posts and Blog Entries with US Copyright Office
This post is a reminder for social media influencers and authors to take advantage of the group copyright registration option at the US...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 22, 20211 min read
HarperCollins Acquires MLK Archives
HarperCollins has acquired world rights to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s archives, including all formats and languages, such as...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 21, 20211 min read
Authors Take Advantage of Group Copyright Registrations for Unpublished Works
If you are an author who has written multiple works that have not yet been published, you should look into registering your works in a...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 20, 20211 min read
3 Tips on Negotiating Out-of-Print Clauses in Book Contracts
If you aren't happy with your publisher and/or your book isn't selling and you want your rights back, you'll need to protect yourself...
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