Anderson Kill’s Intellectual Property Group has worked extensively in the
copyright area and especially in connection with the use of copyrights
to protect computer software.
Obtaining Copyrights
Anderson Kill has worked with a wide variety of clients to obtain copyright
registrations. Anderson Kill attorneys have assisted clients in obtaining
copyright registrations for various aspects of computer software without
disclosing or impairing the value of important trade secrets in the software.
Copyright Litigation
Anderson Kill has handled various copyright infringement actions on behalf
of copyright registration owners and defended against infringement claims.
Clients on whose behalf such actions have been prosecuted have been in such
diverse industries as computer software, publishing, fabric design, toys, and
greeting cards.
Exploiting Copyrights
The firm’s attorneys regularly work with clients to develop licensing arrangements
designed to maximize the rights of U.S. copyright registration owners. This
has included the filing of copyright registrations (as well as trademark
registrations), samples, and other materials with the United States Customs
Service to enable the Customs Service to identify and intercept infringing
goods being imported into the United States.
Mask Works
The Semiconductor Chip Protection Act of 1984 provides for the registration
of the photographic masks used in the production of semiconductor chips.
The Intellectual Property Group has prepared over 150 mask work registrations
for clients.
