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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.
- Nov 1, 2022
- 1 min
Judge Blocks Penguin Random House/S&S Merger
Yesterday, Judge Florence Pan blocked the merger between two of the biggest publishers in the world: Penguin Random House and Simon and...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Oct 21, 2022
- 1 min
What is a Legal Read of Your Book?
Once you've written your book, you may have a few lingering questions like whether the one passage you wrote about your ex is legal, or...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Oct 21, 2022
- 1 min
HarperCollins Union Votes for Another Strike
Earlier this week, the HarperCollins Union, which consists of 250 employees, voted to authorize another strike on November 7th, if they...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Jun 2, 2022
- 3 min
What is Fair Use?
I get this question all the time. Let's start with the basics. Fair use a copyright infringement defense. Under Section 107 of the...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Apr 28, 2022
- 2 min
What Does it Mean to Copyright Your Work?
US copyright law protects original works of authorship when an author fixes the work in a tangible medium of expression. Obtaining a...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Mar 28, 2022
- 1 min
SCOTUS Takes Up Andy Warhol Copyright Case
Earlier today, the US Supreme Court announced it will take up a copyright law case involving the art of Andy Warhol. The case seeks to...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Mar 27, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Mar 26, 2022
- 1 min
Duke University Press Certifies Union
In a Twitter announcement earlier this week, Duke University Press stated that the NLRB overruled objections to DUP's election to...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Jun 29, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Jun 15, 2021
- 1 min
New York’s Post-Mortem Right of Publicity Law Goes into Effect
On May 29, 2021, New York’s post-mortem right of publicity law went into effect, which is codified as NY Civil Rights Law Section 50-f....
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Jun 14, 2021
- 1 min
SCOTUS To Hear Copyright Registration Case Next Term
Recently, the US Supreme Court granted certiorari in Unicolors Inc. v. H&M Hennes and Mauritz, where it will tackle a technical issue in...
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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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