Torys' intellectual property lawyers and agents assist clients in all matters relating to copyright, including advising on works protected by copyright and prosecuting and defending copyright claims.
Our copyright-related services include assisting clients in
- advising on all aspects of copyright protection, including marking, application and registration in the United States, Canada and worldwide
- preparing and prosecuting applications for copyright registration, including prosecuting appeals from denials of registration in the United States Copyright Office
- drafting and negotiating copyright agreements, including licenses, assignments, work-for-hire agreements, manufacturing agreements, releases, and recording and publishing agreements
- performing due diligence and negotiating asset purchase agreements in corporate acquisitions
- recording copyrights with customs officials
- litigating copyright infringement actions