Federal law gives protection to authors of original works, including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic and other intellectual works. The owner of a copyright has the exclusive right to reproduce the work, display the work, and perform the work. A copyright is automatically created at the time a work is created; however, registration of a copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office offers advantages to the owners of original works. Registration establishes a public record of the copyright, gives copyright holders extra damages if the copyright is infringed, and gives protection against importation of infringing copies.

Dickinson Wright’s Intellectual Property attorneys are experienced in the areas of copyrights, copyright registration, copyright infringement and copyright licensing. With copyright attorneys in Washington, D.C. and throughout Michigan, Dickinson Wright offers top notch service to owners of intellectual property seeking to protect that property.

Some of the valuable copyrighting services Dickinson Wright assists its clients with are:

• Registration of a copyright with the U.S. copyright office
• Copyright licensing
• Investigations of existing copyrights to determine ownership status
• Litigation of copyright infringement claims
• Investigations of books and films that are in the public domain

Do you need assistance with a copyright or want to learn more? Contact one of our Michigan copyright attorneys:

William H. Honaker
248-433-7381
38525 Woodward Avenue, Suite 2000
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304-2970
whonaker@dickinsonwright.com

Or if you are in Washington, D.C., contact one of our D.C. copyright attorneys:
Samuel D. Littlepage
202-659-6920
International Square, 1875 Eye St., N.W., Suite 1200
Washington, D.C. 20006
slittlepage@dickinsonwright.com