Copyright Infringement and Protecting Original Works of Authorship.

Owners of copyright rights possesses the exclusive ability to produce, distribute, perform, display, and to create derivative works of the copyrighted original work. Copyright infringement occurs when those exclusive rights are violated.

In general, to prove a claim for infringement, the plaintiff must prove ownership of a valid copyright and the copying of the constitute elements of the work. Copyright plaintiffs may be able to recover $150,000 in statutory damages plus attorneys fees, or in the alternative, the plaintiff’s losses plus the infringer’s profits.

Litigation is often complex. To help creators protect their rights, Revision Legal provides creative representation agreements including contingency, hybrid-contingency, flat fee, and traditional hourly rates. If your work is being copied without authorization, it is imperative you act soon to protect your rights.