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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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E.D.N.Y.: Actual Knowledge of Registration Inaccuracies Sufficient for Copyright Office Referral

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Apr 21
2 min

E.D.N.Y.: Actual Knowledge of Registration Inaccuracies Sufficient for Copyright Office Referral

Last week, the Eastern District of New York held in Lieb v. Korangy Publishing, Inc. that a plaintiff's actual knowledge of their...

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Stormy Daniels Sues Literary Agent

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Mar 13
1 min

Stormy Daniels Sues Literary Agent

Last month, adult film star Stormy Daniels sued her literary agent, Luke Janklow, for wiring a portion of her $800,000 book advance to...

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Michael Avanatti Found Guilty in Stealing Book Advance From Stormy Daniels

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Mar 13
1 min

Michael Avanatti Found Guilty in Stealing Book Advance From Stormy Daniels

Last month, disgraced attorney Michael Avanatti was found guilty of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft earlier this week. At issue...

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New York Senate Introduces Freelance Bill

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Mar 13
1 min

New York Senate Introduces Freelance Bill

Last month, the New York Senate introduced the Freelance Isn’t Free bill (S8369). The bill would provide protections to independent...

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US Copyright Office Rejects "AI" Authored Work for Copyright Registration

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Mar 12
1 min

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...

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5 Tips Before Signing Your Book Editor Agreement

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Mar 6
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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Academic Publishers Obtain Preliminary Injunction to Stop Unauthorized Ebook Sales

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Sep 29, 2021
0 min

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...

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Plaintiffs Oppose Discovery Delay in Lawsuit Against Big 5 and Amazon

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jul 20, 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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Can I Use Brands in My Novel?

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jun 28, 2021
1 min

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...

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Authors Can Register Social Media Posts and Blog Entries with US Copyright Office

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jun 23, 2021
1 min

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...

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HarperCollins Acquires MLK Archives

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jun 22, 2021
1 min

HarperCollins Acquires MLK Archives

HarperCollins has acquired world rights to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s archives, including all formats and languages, such as...

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3 Tips on Negotiating Out-of-Print Clauses in Book Contracts

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jun 20, 2021
1 min

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...

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Oxford University Press US Employees Unionize

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jun 17, 2021
1 min

Oxford University Press US Employees Unionize

New York-based employees at Oxford University Press USA have unionized. In a statement, the employees listed the concerns as: Job...

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Wall Street Journal Revises Policy on Approving Employees’ Books

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jun 16, 2021
1 min

Wall Street Journal Revises Policy on Approving Employees’ Books

Dow Jones, the parent company of the Wall Street Journal, recently announced that it is revising its policy on books written by Wall...

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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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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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New York Is Second State to Pass E-Book Library Bill.

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jun 12, 2021
1 min

New York Is Second State to Pass E-Book Library Bill.

Earlier this week, New York became the second state to pass a library e-book bill, just days after Maryland passed a similar bill into...

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Tips on Delivering Your Manuscript

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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