Copyright is a bundle of rights that protects literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works, as well as sound recordings, films, photographs and multi-media work. These rights prevent unauthorized use of the work, whether by reproduction, performance, broadcast or otherwise.
Patel & Almeida advises on all aspects of copyright, from ownership, exploitation and licensing to enforcement of copyright where potential for infringement exists.
What is a Copyright?
Copyright is a form of protection provided by U.S. law to authors of “original works of authorship.” The original works of authorship must be fixed in a tangible form of expression and can be published or unpublished. The following are the various categories of copyright works:
The Copyright Act generally gives the owner of copyright the exclusive right to do and to authorize others to do the following:
Benefits of Timely Copyright Registration
Copyright law provides several inducements or advantages to encourage copyright owners to register their original works of authorship. Among these advantages are the following:

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