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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.

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jun 2
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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What Does it Mean to Copyright Your Work?

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Apr 28
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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SCOTUS Takes Up Andy Warhol Copyright Case

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Mar 29
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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How Can I Legally Protect My Fictional Characters?

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Mar 27
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
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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New York’s Post-Mortem Right of Publicity Law Goes into Effect

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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SCOTUS To Hear Copyright Registration Case Next Term

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jun 15, 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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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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