10Mar 2023 by Pat Geddie
Orlando, Florida Copyright Attorney

Orlando, Florida Copyright Attorney

Copyright
As a creative professional or business owner in Orlando, Florida, you understand the importance of protecting your original works. This is where a copyright attorney can help. At Daniel Law Offices, P.A., our team of experienced attorneys is equipped to assist you with all of your copyright needs. Copyright law provides legal protection for original works of authorship, including literary, musical, and artistic works. This protection gives the copyright owner exclusive rights to use, distribute, and profit from their work. It’s essential to have a thorough understanding of copyright law to ensure that your rights are protected and that you are not infringing on the rights of others. Our attorneys have extensive knowledge of copyright law and can help you with various aspects of it, including registration, infringement, licensing, and…
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28Sep 2020 by Pat Geddie
Types of Copyright Infringement

Types of Copyright Infringement

Copyright
When you have a copyright, other parties can infringe on your ownership rights in different ways. Each copyright infringement case is unique, and you want to have the right copyright lawyer in Orlando handling your case. The following are some examples of what copyright infringement claims might allege. Infringement of the right of reproduction - This claim arises when another party reproduces copies of your copyrighted work in a fixed form without permission from the copyright owner. Infringement of the right of distribution - This means that someone else had copies of the copyright and sold or distributed them to others without license from the copyright owner. Infringement of the right to derivative works - You can bring this claim when someone creates a new work that is based on…
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10Apr 2019 by Pat Geddie
This Copyright Case is “Bananas”

This Copyright Case is “Bananas”

Copyright
Bill Gates once famously said that “Intellectual property has the shelf life of a banana.” While the truth of that quote is questionable at best, it seems appropriate in light of a copyright case currently in the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The case is between two companies, claiming copyright infringement over a banana costume. The plaintiff, Silvertop Associates, claims that the defendant, Kangaroo Manufacturing, sold a banana costume that was too similar to their own banana costume. The defendant claimed the plaintiff’s costume had no distinctive marks (i.e., sunglasses or brown spots). Therefore, the defendant claimed the plaintiff could not copyright a design based on a fruit found in nature. The plaintiff maintains it had a specific design for its banana, which the defendant copied. While the above…
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15Oct 2018 by Emily Bihm
FAQs about Copyrights

FAQs about Copyrights

Copyright
A copyright is given by statute to authors who create literary or artistic works. Once the creation takes place, authors are automatically given a copyright to their production. This gives them exclusive rights to the work, allowing them to make the sole decisions regarding the sale and publication of the work. While you are eligible for a copyright immediately following the work’s creation, it is still advisable to register your work. At Daniel Law Offices, P.A., our copyright attorneys have helped many clients throughout Orlando register their copyrights and we have protected clients from copyright infringement. Below are some of the most common questions we hear about copyrights. What does it mean that a copyright begins on creation? Any item of literary or artistic work is eligible for a copyright,…
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