Copyright Law is designed to protect those who use their creativity, ideas, or intellect to produce various forms of work which can include poems, music, literature, architecture, art, film, photography, or computer apps or programs, to name a few. Such law prohibits others from taking or using your work without consent and profiting from it. A Copyright, also known as Intellectual Property, should be registered for the owner to be protected under Copyright Laws.
The moment an intellectual work is created and produced in a “fixed” form, such as a written manuscript or a videotape, a Copyright automatically exists and is owned by the creator. While registering a copyright for your tangible work is not necessarily required, it is a good idea, especially if the need arises to pursue legal action for Copyright violation or infringement. Infringement occurs when one’s work is copied and used without the permission of the Copyright owner. That work is then used for financial gain. If the Copyright is registered, the violator can be sued for monetary damages by the owner of that Copyright.
An Intellectual Property, or Copyright Attorney can be advantageous when registering your Copyright or providing legal representation should your material be exploited. An experienced Copyright Attorney will have a thorough understanding of the necessary filings to legally register your Copyright, along with legal issues and court proceedings should a lawsuit arise. They can also provide legal counsel to those being accused of Copyright infringement.
Ted Bendelow of Bendelow and Wolfson has been providing legal counsel, to include Intellectual Property, for over 46 years. Ted has proudly served Boulder, Denver, Longmont, and Northern Colorado with great success, representing a diverse group of clients and industries. Whether an individual needing advice on Copyright registration, or a large corporation seeking representation, Ted Bendelow’s knowledge and expertise in Intellectual Property Law is unsurpassed. Give the experienced team at Bendelow and Wolfson a call today!
