Klarquist Sparkman counsels clients on copyright-related matters.  In general, copyrights today automatically exist following fixation of a work in tangible form.  The copyright focus is often on taking steps to assist a client in obtaining or verifying that the client has sufficient licensed rights or ownership rights to enable the client to proceed with its intended activities.  Also, counseling concerning the use of a proper copyright notice and registration to enhance copyright rights is an important aspect of our copyright law.  The Firm assists clients in obtaining registrations for their works and in obtaining assignments of and licensing rights to copyrights.  The Firm has also been involved in litigating copyright disputes including cases involving copyright infringement over the Internet.  Copyright issues are often simplified if they are addressed prior to the creation of a copyrightable work.  The Firm prefers to advise clients at an early stage to provide them with the most benefit.

Attorney contacts for our Copyrights group: David Petersen or Kevin Hayes.