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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 Agreements Do You Need to Start a Publishing Company?

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jul 29, 2022
2 min

What Agreements Do You Need to Start a Publishing Company?

As an attorney who has helped publishers start their own ventures, I thought I'd write an article about a few agreements you'll need....

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5 Tips Before Signing Your Book Editor Agreement

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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Case Law: Di Angelo Publications v Kelley

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Aug 20, 2021
2 min

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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What's The Difference Between Grant of Rights and Assignments in a Book Contract?

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Aug 9, 2021
2 min

What's The Difference Between Grant of Rights and Assignments in a Book Contract?

When you receive your book contract, 99.9% of the time you will see a "grant of rights" section. What does that mean? Do you own your...

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Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jul 21, 2021
2 min

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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Plaintiffs Oppose Discovery Delay in Lawsuit Against Big 5 and Amazon

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jul 19, 2021
1 min

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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DOJ Drops Case Over John Bolton’s Memoir

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jun 18, 2021
1 min

DOJ Drops Case Over John Bolton’s Memoir

On June 16th, the Department of Justice dropped its lawsuit against former President Trump's national security advisor John Bolton over...

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Tips on Negotiating Grant of Rights Clauses In Author Agreements

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jun 13, 2021
3 min

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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Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jun 12, 2021
2 min

Tips on Delivering Your Manuscript

After the grant of rights provision, you may see a provision about delivering your manuscript. At a bare minimum, you may see language...

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Tips on Negotiating Representations and Warranties in Author Agreements

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jun 11, 2021
2 min

Tips on Negotiating Representations and Warranties in Author Agreements

When a publisher decides to acquire your book, they are essentially taking a risk that what you are providing them won’t violate the law....

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