Copyright

Securing copyrights for high-value works is a crucial enabler of commercial success. As emerging technology such as generative artificial intelligence creates new copyright challenges, copyright holders need expert counsel to help them navigate these issues and successfully protect their works. MBHB has experience with myriad copyright issues spanning a wide mix of industries. Clients trust our copyright attorneys to counsel them on obtaining and enforcing copyrights that support business success.

Leadership

Nicole E. Reifman
Reifman is co-Chair of several of the firm’s practice groups, including Copyright, Mechanical & Materials and Trademark, and is also a member of the firm's Patent Prosecution and Patent Portfolio Management Practice Groups.
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Eric R. Moran
Moran is co-Chair of two of the firm’s practice groups, including Copyright and Trademark, and is also a member of the firm's Patent Prosecution and Patent Portfolio Management Practice Groups.
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Secure, enforce and defend copyrights

From securing timely registration for our clients’ works at the U.S. Copyright Office to enforcing copyright protection through litigation in federal court, we offer clients comprehensive copyright law support. We help clients across industries obtain copyright registrations. We also support clients on both sides of copyright litigation.

Our counsel extends to unfair competition matters and advertising law. We help clients pursue unfair trade practices claims and defend against these claims. Our attorneys also guide clients on the legal aspects of advertising, packaging and labeling. Advertisers need to be aware of, for example, laws that guide or regulate environmental or “green” claims, health-related claims, and, of course, proper use and designation of trademarks and copyright notices.

Copyright counsel rooted in technical expertise

With a blend of scientific and IP law expertise, our attorneys understand the full landscape of a client’s innovations and copyrightable works. Our copyright attorneys have experience spanning products and markets, including:

Software
Music
Literary works
Internet content
Clothing designs
Architectural designs

With deep expertise across industries, our attorneys ensure clients successfully navigate the nuances of various markets as they pursue copyrights.

A focus on commercial success

Given the central role of copyrights in commercial success, our attorneys maintain consistent focus on clients’ business goals. We guide clients on all aspects of their copyright strategy. This strategic counsel includes guidance on when to seek copyright protection and how best to maintain copyrights. Further, we analyze the copyright implications of commercial transactions like mergers and acquisitions. And we help clients enhance sources of revenue through copyright licensing. With a comprehensive perspective on IP law, we support clients’ commercial success through sound copyright strategy.

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