Copyright

A copyright (international symbol: ©) is a set of exclusive rights regarding the use of a particular expression of an idea or information. In other words, it is literally the right to copy an original creation. An original work of authorship may include:

  • Movies
  • Drawings
  • Books
  • Works of art
  • Music
  • Designs
  • Photographs
  • Lyrics
  • Computer programs
  • Paintings
  • Architectural works, including blue prints and maps

At Burton Law, our attorneys assist recently formed and established businesses and entrepreneurs with intellectual property protection through registered trademarks and copyrights, including:

  • Identifying what is worth copyright protection
  • Applying for and registering copyrights with the U.S. Copyright Office
  • Enforcing your copyrights