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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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SCOTUS Excuses Innocent Inaccuracies in Copyright Registrations

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Mar 13
1 min

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...

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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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They Stole My Book Idea! Can I Sue?

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Dec 13, 2021
2 min

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...

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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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Legal Issues to Avoid When Writing Your Memoir

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jul 2, 2021
3 min

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...

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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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The Great Gatsby, Mrs. Dalloway, In Our Time Among Works Entering Public Domain in 2021

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jun 19, 2021
1 min

The Great Gatsby, Mrs. Dalloway, In Our Time Among Works Entering Public Domain in 2021

This post is a reminder that as of January 1, 2021, copyrighted works from 1925 entered the public domain. Works from 1925 were supposed...

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DOJ Drops Case Over John Bolton’s Memoir

Joseph Perry, Esq.

Jun 18, 2021
1 min

DOJ Drops Case Over John Bolton’s Memoir

On June 16th, the Department of Justice dropped its lawsuit against former President Trump's national security advisor John Bolton over...

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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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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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