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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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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 10, 20242 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Dec 14, 20232 min read
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US Copyright Office Refuses Registration for AI-Generated Works for Fourth Time
On December 11, 2023, the Review Board of the US Copyright Office released a letter affirming its refusal to register a work that was...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Dec 14, 20231 min read
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Authors Guild Adds AI Provision to Model Contract
Earlier this week, The Authors Guild added a clause to its model book contract that addresses artificial intelligence. This contract...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 3, 20231 min read
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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:...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Feb 23, 20231 min read
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Authors, Here is Why You Should Register Your Copyrights
Whenever I give webinars or talks about copyright registration, I continually hear the following myths about copyright registration: "If...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Feb 18, 20231 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Feb 16, 20231 min read
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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....
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jan 29, 20231 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Nov 1, 20221 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Oct 21, 20221 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Oct 21, 20221 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 2, 20223 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Apr 28, 20222 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 28, 20221 min read
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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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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Mar 26, 20221 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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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....
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 15, 20211 min read
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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...
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 14, 20211 min read
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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....
Joseph Perry, Esq.
Jun 11, 20212 min read
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