Copyright Transactions
Proficient California Copyright Transaction Lawyer
Over the last 30 years as an IP attorney serving Northern California, I have been privileged to work with a broad range of creative people, companies and firms regarding their copyright transaction matters.
In addition, my experience as an author has given me firsthand knowledge of the importance of copyright from the creator's perspective. My copyright counseling, licensing, and litigation practice covers works of authorship ranging from the sublime―books, photography, and fine art―to the more mundane: promotional and marketing materials, software, and compilations of data.
Copyright is governed by federal law, and is codified in the U.S. Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. §§ 101 - 810. A copyright gives its owner the exclusive right to reproduce, display, perform, or distribute his or her creative work. I am also well versed in Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) issues and DMCA compliance.
Contact me, California copyright lawyer Larry Townsend today to discuss your specific copyright transaction needs. Let me know if my firm and I can help you with any of the following types of copyright transaction matters and issues regarding copyrighting law:
- Internet Copyright issues, including DMCA takedown notices
- Fair use analysis and advice
- Advertising and marketing materials: ownership and infringement
- Visual arts law (photography, architectural and graphic design, graphic and fine art)
- Copyright licensing (inbound and outbound licenses)
- Counseling, preparation, and review of publishing agreements (print and online) for publishers, authors, agents
I also handle all types of copyright litigation including copyright infringement as well as work-for-hire and ownership disputes.
For more information, please feel free to review my copyright FAQs. If you have a copyright transaction question or matter that needs attention, contact me to set up an appointment at my office in San Francisco.
