Chicago Copyright Infringement Lawyer

The joy of creating takes a nosedive when you realize that someone else has used your creative works without your permission. Unlike other types of intellectual property legal protections, copyrights don’t require an application or approval from the USPTO. They’re automatically created when the artistic work is created. If you have a copyrighted creative work and another party is using it and/ or profiting off it without your explicit consent, then they have infringed upon your copyright. You have options to take legal action to address this and may have fiscal remedies open to you. Our Chicago, IL copyright infringement lawyer is here to help. Call Trademark Lawyer Law Firm today for a consultation.

Copyright Infringement Lawyer Chicago, IL

What is copyright infringement? It can cover just about any use of your creative work without permission, such as if your artwork was displayed and uncredited to you, the melody of your song was set with different lyrics by another artist or part of a story you wrote was published and distributed without your consent. As a creator, you enjoy the rights and protections of federal copyright law when your work is created. There’s nothing special you have to do to have a copyright, although our Chicago copyright lawyer advises registering it with the USPTO so your work is on the official record. You own your created intellectual property (IP), and you have the right to sell it or permit someone to use it (but not own it), such as putting on a play based on a script you wrote or covering your song at a concert. If another party appropriates your creation, steals or misappropriates it, or uses it to make money, then you have the right to take legal action. You can require them to cease and desist, and you likely have grounds to demand damages, including treble damages in some situations, if that party profited off it. Our firm assists you in pursuing claims of copyright infringement and advocates for your interests in both state and federal courts. We investigate the matter, gather evidence proving you own the copyright, and create a compelling case in your favor. We may settle the matter out of court or take it before a judge if necessary. At every step, we protect your rights and creation.

Experience Matters When Pursuing Copyright Infringement Action

Understanding when the use of a creative work crosses the line to copyright infringement can sometimes be a great area. Recognizing copyright infringement and knowing the appropriate legal actions to take to protect the creator requires a significant degree of experience and discernment. Our Chicago copyright lawyer delivers. The combined legal experience of our legal team can ensure your works are protected from misuse.

• Our core values (professionalism, integrity, efficiency) permeate through all we do
• Founder of the Trademark Lawyer Law Firm, PLLC, J.J. Lee earned his J.D. from the Ave Maria School of Law in Ann Arbor, Michigan and received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles
• Over 7,000 trademarks registered with the USPTO on behalf of our national and international clients
• Member in good standing of the International Trademark Association

Are you facing an issue of copyright infringement? Call Trademark Lawyer Law Firm today for a consultation.