Copyright Lawyer Illinois

Copyright is a known and renowned term amongst content creators, artists, inventors, and such. A copyright is essentially the proof of ownership over an ‘original creative work’. The rights are vested with the creator the moment that work comes into existence. 

This is the biggest advantage provided by copyright law as it means that the owner doesn’t have to register the work under the law to establish their ownership – the law automatically recognizes it. However, registering the work is necessary to protect it from infringement. The remedy for infringement is present in the form of statutory damages i.e., they are provided by the Copyright Act, however, they can only be availed if the work is registered under the said statute.  

The general rule regarding copyright law is that the rights are vested with the owner but in certain circumstances, it allows the use of specific types of work by other people.

These are just the basics of copyright as there is a lot more to know and understand in this area of intellectual property. If you wish to learn more about the legal issues of copyrights and want to know how a copyright attorney in Illinois can help you, Drishti Law is here to guide you. 

If at the end of your reading, you find the information helpful and wish to seek legal assistance from an experienced attorney, contact us by booking a free appointment with our principal attorney at Drishti Law. Our law firm is specialized in the matters of copyright, trademark, trade secrets, and IP litigation, and serves clients from all over Illinois.

Copyright Law – An Overview

Copyright law grants protection to the original work created by people such as software developers, artists, photographers, writers, music composers, and others, and also provides an opportunity to monetize that work for financial return. 

As stated above, copyright protection is granted as soon as the work is created and it lasts for the artist’s lifetime with an additional 70 years after their death. Types of work protected by the law is endless however a partial list can be presented here: 

1. 1. Literary works
   2. Visual art
   3. Performative pieces
   4. Audio recordings
   5. Computer software
   6. Mobile applications (apps)
   7. Architectural plans

Intellectual Property Not Protected Under Copyright

Although we have stated that the list of protected works under copyright is vast, there are still certain limitations. Keep in mind that copyright does not protect ideas, designs, processes, or a unique logo, phrase, or word as these types of intellectual property can be protected as trademarks, trade secrets, and patents. 

The U.S. has an agreement regarding the copyright laws with certain countries which means that the materials protected under domestic law are also protected by the laws of those countries. However, since it is a limited list, you can reach out to our intellectual property lawyer in Illinois to know in which countries the U.S. protection is not applicable.

Copyright Infringement Issues

Enforcement of copyright is another major concern for copyright owners. Particularly in this regard is the concern of infringement. Infringement pertains to unlawful and unauthorized use of someone else’s work. In other words, reproducing, distributing, adapting, deriving, or displaying someone else’s work without the permission of the owner would constitute an infringement under the copyright law. 

The popular and most effective method to combat infringement is by initiating litigation against the violating party however, this is also the most costly route. At Drishti Law, we understand that not every client would be eager to undertake litigation as a solution to their problem, rather they would want alternative recommendations. Therefore, our principal intellectual property lawyer in Illinois offers strategic solutions to his clients so that the dispute is resolved in a time-efficient and cost-effective manner.

Reasons to Choose Our Intellectual Property Lawyer in Illinois

Hiring an attorney for intellectual property concerns is not a fixed rule – you can independently handle many of the matters on your own. However, seeking legal assistance does have its benefits. For instance, the process of registration is straightforward and you can carry it out on your own but an IP lawyer would make the whole process easy and manageable for you.

Drishti Law is more than an intellectual property law firm. We aim to provide our clients with all-rounder services that not only resolve their problems but are also not burdensome on their time and resources. Our IL intellectual property attorney has considerable experience in handling copyright cases, from registering them to litigating and defending infringement cases in competent courts. He has represented several of his clients in different capacities and acquired relief for them. 

Here are three notable reasons why our principal attorney would be most suited for you: 

• Individual Attention and Specialized Counseling: Drishti Law provides its clients with tailored plans based on their needs. We understand that every individual or business has unique requirements and they come to a lawyer precisely to seek a solution for their particular problem. In such circumstances, it is only practical to provide them with a tailored strategy instead of having a standard plan for all. 

• Efficient and Cost-effective Strategy: Whether you are seeking to register your copyright or you wish to enforce your ownership rights, our intellectual property lawyer in Illinois ensures that your matter is resolved promptly and without putting much burden on your pocket.

• Experience: Our principal lawyer at Drishti Law has years of experience in the field of intellectual property and has catered to clients with all types of IP-related problems, thus giving him an all-rounder experience in this field.