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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.

What Right of Privacy Concerns Do You Need to Know When Writing Your Book?

Joseph Perry, Esq.

May 5, 20232 min read

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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Can You Copyright or Trademark Book Titles?

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Aug 5, 20222 min read

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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SCOTUS Excuses Innocent Inaccuracies in Copyright Registrations

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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US Copyright Office Rejects "AI" Authored Work for Copyright Registration

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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Simon and Schuster Wins Libel Case but Two SCOTUS Justices Want to Reexamine NY Times v. Sullivan

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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Tips on Negotiating Grant of Rights Clauses In Author Agreements

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jun 13, 20213 min read

Tips on Negotiating Grant of Rights Clauses In Author Agreements

Usually the first provision you will see in a book publishing agreement will be the grant of rights section. A sample clause states the...

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