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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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How Can I Legally Protect My Fictional Characters?
You can protect your fictional character through copyright and trademark law. Copyright Law Copyright law protects original works of...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 27, 20222 min read
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Senators Tillis and Leahy Introduce Copyright Piracy Bill
Earlier this week, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced the Strengthening Measures to Advance Rights...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 20, 20221 min read
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Connecticut Becomes Sixth State to Introduce Library E-Book Bill
Connecticut became the latest state to introduce its own e-book bill, which would require book publishers who offer an e-book to...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 13, 20221 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 13, 20221 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 12, 20221 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Dec 13, 20212 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Dec 9, 20211 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Sep 29, 20210 min read
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Pearson Sues Chegg For Copyright Infringement
On Monday, Pearson Education this week filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the textbook service Chegg. Specifically, Pearson...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Sep 15, 20211 min read
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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....
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Aug 20, 20212 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Aug 9, 20212 min read
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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,...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jul 21, 20212 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jul 2, 20213 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 29, 20212 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 28, 20211 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 23, 20211 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 22, 20211 min read
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HarperCollins Acquires MLK Archives
HarperCollins has acquired world rights to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s archives, including all formats and languages, such as...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 22, 20211 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 21, 20211 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 20, 20211 min read
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