Copyright Lawyer Melbourne
Your creative work deserves protection.
Our copyright lawyers in Melbourne are experienced in guiding and advising clients on how to protect, licence, monetise and clarify ownership of their valuable copyright works and other intellectual property rights.
What is copyright?
Copyright is a bundle of rights that give the creator of the work the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, and create derivative works based on the original work.
This includes a wide range of creative outputs such as literary works, music, visual art, sound recordings, films, software, and plant breeders rights.
In Australia, the law relating to copyright is governed by the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).
How do we assist clients with copyright matters?
We act for individuals and companies from start-ups, and SMEs up to large operations by providing legal advice in respect of copyright law.
Contact usArt & Commerce’s copyright law services include:
General copyright advice
Copyright advice assists individuals and organisations regarding creating or using original content, licensing works, protecting intellectual property, resolving infringement issues, or ensuring compliance with copyright laws to secure rights and avoid legal disputes.
Advertising and marketing reviews
Sometimes advertisers create content that includes unauthorised use of copyright material and trade marks. We review copy and campaign assets and then advise our clients on copyright matters relating to advertising and marketing campaigns, including in social media posts and online.
IP licence agreements
Trade marks licence agreements are often used with third parties for a specific commercial purpose, or between related business entities for strategic reasons.
IP assignment agreements
When permanently transferring ownership of intellectual property rights, we carefully draft these agreements to capture all relevant the commercial terms and ensure appropriate protections and exclusions are covered.
Copyright protection
We work with our clients to develop strategies to help reduce the likelihood of copyright infringement and protect their copyright material, including confidentiality agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
Copyright enforcement
We assist clients with preparing legal actions and strategies to protect and enforce their copyright when they are being infringed or threatened.
Copyright infringement
We assist clients to respond to allegations of copyright infringement and advise them on steps to mitigate any potential claims.
Dispute resolution
Unfortunately, from time to time disputes occur that can be disruptive to completing a contract and running your business.
We aim to assist our clients in resolving disputes promptly and amicably without the need for litigation where possible. However, when litigation cannot be avoided, we assist clients with practical and cost-effective legal solutions.
What we do for you
We love working in copyright law. We bring experience and understanding. We listen, consider, advise and then act.
We work hard to help you achieve your copyright law objectives and complete your matter promptly for a reasonable fee. What are you waiting for?
Book a meeting
Do you have a copyright law matter you need to discuss with a copyright lawyer based in Melbourne?
3 steps to action your legal matter.
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Book an appointment for a free 15 minute consultation.
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We will provide you with a scope of work and a fixed fee proposal for your review and approval.
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Once engaged to act, we will promptly start working on your matter. Book an appointment or contact us now here.