Copyright law protects creators of original works fixed in some tangible medium against infringement.

Today, protectable works are easily infringed through seamless downloading and dissemination on the internet. At Raphael Bellum, we protect our clients’ works by registering them with the U.S. Copyright Office and by providing advice on ownership issues relating to work-for-hire agreements, joint author agreements and other collaborative arrangements.​

  • Registration at the U.S. Copyright Office
  • International Protection and Advice
  • Renewal and Termination Rights
  • Work-for-Hire Issues and Agreements
  • Acquisition of Copyrights
  • Joint Authorship and Partnership Issues
  • Permissions
  • Creative Commons Counseling
  • General Counseling, Business Strategy and Advice

Attorneys and Specialists

Lisa Dunner
Trademark/Copyright Practice Leader
David S. Taylor, Esq
Senior Attorney
Riva-Niger (“Riva”) Smith, JD
Trademark Specialist
Adam Sikich, Esq.
Senior Counsel
Ngoc K. Fig
Director of Operations