Kaufman & Kahn, LLP

COPYRIGHT

Whether the client is an individual or a business, clients with copyright concerns have created works that are or can become valuable. The artist/author's role is to create. Kaufman & Kahn's role is to protect and secure rights in those creative works. We recognize that copyright registration is only the first step. The firm also drafts and negotiates agreements to buy, sell, license, or otherwise transfer or share rights. Each work has three essential elements to be addressed: compensation, credit and control. Each client has one essential concern: generating value from their work.

Kaufman & Kahn assists clients in two basic arenas:

• Registering copyright
• Asserting and defending copyright infringement claims

Our clients create works in various fields:

• Musical compositions and sound recordings
• Literature
• Magazines
• Photographs, paintings, and sculptures
• Textile and carpet designs

Copyright infringement claims are addressed promptly and with confidence. If an infringing party can be convinced of their mistake through demand letters and negotiations, the parties can reach a prompt resolution. However, where circumstances require immediate intervention through litigation, Kaufman & Kahn stands ready to obtain such relief through appropriate courts. Whether commencing or defending against such claims, the client's big picture is assessed and incorporated into an action plan.

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