Protect the physical expression of your ideas.
Books, artwork, movies, and architectural designs are just a few of the copyright-protectable original works of authorship, once they have been made tangible and permanent.
Work product, copyrighted materials, and business trademarks form the core protectable materials of service-oriented businesses. Protecting your business’ copyrights and trademarks is just as important as the quality of your work and protecting your good name. The Law Office of Russell N. Weisbard, PLLC can help you do that.
Architectural Copyrights
- Filing for Copyright Protection
- Copyright Infringement Litigation
Building designs have been copyright-protectable since the Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act took effect in 1990. Copyrights can now be granted for a building’s design, as well as the technical drawings and models of the design.
Russell Weisbard can help you understand which portions of your building designs can be protected, assist you in filing for copyright protection, and give you the guidance you need to decide what steps are appropriate to protect your architectural designs.
Because filing for copyright protection is a prerequisite for copyright infringement litigation, The Law Office of Russell N. Weisbard can help you navigate through the entire copyright process, from filing to litigation.
If you need assistance defending against accusations of copyright infringement, Russell Weisbard can help you understand where you are protected, where you may lack protections, and help you formulate a plan for defending your designs and construction.
Trademarks
- Filing for Trademarks
- Trademark Dispute Litigation
Similar to copyrights, trademarks are intellectual property, but consist primarily of words and small phrases, business names, symbols, and/or combinations of these elements.
Like copyrights, trademarks identify a business and its services or goods, and can be protected from infringement. Russell Weisbard can help you register your trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and ensure your marks are protected from litigation.
In the event of a trademark dispute, Russell Weisbard can assist you in protecting your marks through negotiations or legal resolution.