Practices

Copyright

Protecting our clients as they create, sell, license or use content

Why Cooley

  • Regularly work with clients of all sizes in negotiating and drafting agreements for the creation, licensing and acquisition or sale of content across all platforms

  • Counsel clients on fair use, video and music licensing and other copyright issues, issues of preemption, and overlap with trademark, trade dress, design patent and right of publicity matters

  • Track record of success in notable copyright cases, in both trial and appellate courts, dealing with novel constitutional and jurisdictional issues

  • Well-versed in cutting-edge issues affecting copyrights and statutes involving digital media and ecommerce, including DMCA

  • Routinely engage in counseling and prepublication review of editorial and advertising content on virtually every media platform

  • Our attorneys regularly speak and publish on copyright issues

  • Experience advocating for clients before Congress on legislative and policy-related matters, as well as registering works at the US Copyright Office

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Winning performances in high-stakes, high-dollar trials make Cooley an undeniable IP litigation powerhouse.

The Recorder (ALM)

Recognition

  • BTI Consulting: “IP Litigation Powerhouse,” Top 5 Law Firm for Client Service and Value
  • Chambers USA, UK: Intellectual Property
  • Law360: Litigation Powerhouse
  • Legal 500: Intellectual Property
  • Managing IP: Trademark and Copyright "IP Star"

IP Star: Highly Recommended for Copyright.

Managing IP

Efficient, practical and results-focused team.

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