U.S. Copyright Protection
Protect the work you create.
Solace Law helps creators and businesses in the United States and around the world register, protect, and enforce their copyrights under U.S. federal law.
Why Registration Matters
Copyright exists the moment your work is created, but registration with the U.S. Copyright Office is what gives you the full power to enforce it.
For U.S. works, registration is generally required before you can file an infringement lawsuit. Timely registration can also make statutory damages and attorney's fees available, and creates a public record of your ownership.
What We Handle
Full service U.S. copyright counsel.
- U.S. Copyright Office registrations for software, websites, written works, art, photography, music, video, and other creative content
- Ownership review, work-made-for-hire questions, assignments, and licensing agreements
- DMCA takedown notices and counter-notices for websites, platforms, and online marketplaces
- Cease-and-desist letters and pre-litigation demands
- Copyright infringement prosecution and defense
- Coordinated copyright and trademark strategy to protect your brand and content together
Working Together
From creation to protection.
We work with clients remotely with regional divisions in Washington, D.C. and London.
Reach out
Tell us about your work, who created it, and how you use it.
Review & strategy
We confirm ownership and plan the right registration or enforcement approach.
We file
We prepare and file your application with the U.S. Copyright Office.
We enforce
When your work is copied, we act through takedowns, demands, and litigation.
Questions
Common copyright questions.
Do I need to register to own a copyright?
No. Copyright protection exists as soon as an original work is fixed in a tangible form. Registration, however, is generally required before suing for infringement of a U.S. work, and timely registration can make statutory damages and attorney's fees available.
What's the difference between copyright and trademark?
Copyright protects original creative expression, such as text, images, software, music, and video. Trademark protects the names, logos, and slogans that identify your goods or services. Many businesses need both, and we can handle them together.
I'm based outside the United States. Can you help?
Yes. We represent foreign creators and businesses in registering and enforcing their copyrights under U.S. law. We do not advise on foreign law.
Someone copied my work online. What can I do?
Options often include a DMCA takedown notice to the platform or host, a cease-and-desist letter, and, where appropriate, an infringement lawsuit. We'll review your situation and recommend the right approach.
Who will handle my matter?
Kyle Scudiere, Esq. personally handles or oversees all Solace Law clients.
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