Joseph Perry, Esq.
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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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.
- Dec 14, 2023
- 2 min
Why Authors May Need a Literary Lawyer
If you're a first-time author (or even a seasoned veteran), you may not have thought much about the legal side of book publishing. But...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Nov 3, 2023
- 1 min
How Can a Publishing Attorney Help Your Publishing Company?
If you're thinking about starting a publishing house, whether you want to publish your friends' books or whether your dream is to be the...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- May 25, 2023
- 1 min
Should You Add an Artificial Intelligence Clause into Your Book Contract?
Artificial intelligence is all the rage these days. I'm sure you've seen it on the news and on social media. But what is it? What does it...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- May 5, 2023
- 2 min
What Right of Privacy Concerns Do You Need to Know When Writing Your Book?
When writing your book, you may wonder if what you're writing about someone may put you in hot water legally. Each state has its own...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Apr 1, 2023
- 2 min
How Can I Legally Protect My Book?
This is a question I get all the time. Protecting your book, that is your intellectual property assets in your book, is in the form of...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Mar 13, 2023
- 3 min
3 Legal Issues to Avoid When Writing Your Memoir
Memoirs are unique. They are the most personal and authentic of nonfiction books, in my opinion, but for that very same reason, memoirs...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Feb 23, 2023
- 1 min
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 19, 2023
- 2 min
7 Red Flags That You Shouldn't Sign Your Book Contract
When negotiating your agreement, you should watch out for these red flags from your publisher. If the publisher exhibits any of the...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Feb 16, 2023
- 1 min
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.
- Jan 29, 2023
- 1 min
How Can a Literary Lawyer Help You?
Literary lawyers are unique. We help book and and magazine publishing professionals, such as publishers, authors, agents, and editors....
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Dec 20, 2022
- 2 min
Legal Tips on Starting a Book Publishing Company
If you've ever wanted to start a book publishing company, here are a few agreements you'll need. Operating Agreement Whether you start an...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Nov 18, 2022
- 2 min
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.
- Oct 30, 2022
- 1 min
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.
- Aug 5, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
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 28, 2022
- 2 min
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.
- Mar 6, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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.
- Aug 10, 2021
- 2 min
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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