Joseph Perry, Esq.
What Agreements Do You Need to Start a Publishing Company?
As an attorney who has helped publishers start their own ventures, I thought I'd write an article about a few agreements you'll need....
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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.
- Jul 28, 2022
- 2 min
What is a Publishing Attorney?
I get this question a lot. It usually comes in the context of whether someone should get an agent or an attorney. While an agent (which...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Jun 23, 2022
- 1 min
Louisiana Enacts Right of Publicity Statute
On June 15, 2022, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards signed the Allen Toussaint Legacy Act into law, which prevents commercial use of an...
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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.
- Jun 2, 2022
- 1 min
Copyright Claims Board to Accept Claims Starting on June 16, 2022
On June 2, 2022, the US Copyright Office announced that the CCB would start accepting claims on June 16th. Starting on the 16th, you can...
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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.
- Apr 11, 2022
- 3 min
What Does an Attorney for Authors Actually Do?
I love my job. I get to speak to writers every day writing in every genre. From speaking with picture book authors to memoirists, it's...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Apr 11, 2022
- 1 min
US Copyright Office Launches Copyright Claims Board Website
The US Copyright Office recently launched a website for the Copyright Claims Board. Background In 2020, Congress passed the Copyright...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Apr 7, 2022
- 1 min
US Copyright Office Issues Final Rules for Initiating Claims Before Copyright Claims Board
Recently, the US Copyright Office published a final rule for initiating proceedings before the Copyright Claims Board, a voluntary forum...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Mar 31, 2022
- 1 min
Court Moves for Permanent Injunction of Maryland E-book Lending Law
Earlier this month, a federal judge imposed a preliminary injunction to block implementing Maryland's library e-book lending law, given...
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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.
- Mar 24, 2022
- 1 min
Sarah Palin Moves to Disqualify Judge in Defamation Case
Earlier this week, Sarah Palin asked Judge Jed Rakoff to disqualify himself from a defamation case she brought against the New York...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Mar 20, 2022
- 1 min
Senators Tillis and Leahy Introduce Copyright Piracy Bill
Earlier this week, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced the Strengthening Measures to Advance Rights...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Mar 13, 2022
- 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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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Mar 13, 2022
- 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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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Mar 13, 2022
- 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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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Mar 13, 2022
- 1 min
Sarah Palin Loses Defamation Suit, Requests New Trial
Last month, jurors found The New York Times did not defame former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. At issue was an editorial in June 2017...
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Joseph Perry, Esq.
- Mar 13, 2022
- 1 min
Connecticut Becomes Sixth State to Introduce Library E-Book Bill
Connecticut became the latest state to introduce its own e-book bill, which would require book publishers who offer an e-book to...
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