Copyright law protects the author/owner of a creative work from unauthorized use or copying. Creative work includes literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, source code, web sites, advertising, photography, paintings, and musical recordings.
- The relatively inexpensive cost of registering a copyright far outweighs the damage that can be done by an infringer.
- Put people on notice the the work belongs to you. This can deter others from copying your valuable work.
- Allows you to obtain statutory damages and attorney’s fees from infringers. Being able to obtain attorney fees reduces the cost of protecting your copyright and having access to statutory damages reduces and sometimes removes the burden of having to prove actual damages.
Justin Copeland is a startup lawyer who enjoys representing businesses and individuals in a variety of transactional matters. He can assist you in any stage of the process, from formation, seed and venture financing, franchising, mergers and acquisitions, to business purchase and sales transactions. He also advises clients on a broad range of business matters, including contracts, real estate transactions, employment matters, internet law, and intellectual property (copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets). His clients include companies in the software, technology, energy, real estate, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, advertising & marketing, and retail sectors. 
