Copyrights: Not just for artists
Today's information-driven economy has generated countless new forms of valuable copyrightable property and has extended the scope of copyright laws to technologies that were never envisioned when copyright laws were enacted. At Valadares Law Group, our professionals thrive on staying at the forefront of this dynamic area of law.
Copyright is of increasing importance to companies in a variety of industries. Our professionals have addressed copyright issues in a wide range of industries, providing innovative and thorough advice with respect to the specific nuances of copyright law, performers' rights, and moral rights. At Valadares Law Group, we have special expertise in evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of copyrighted works and we strive to use copyright protection in innovative ways to secure a competitive edge for our clients.
Our services include:
- The identification and ranking of a company's copyrights
- The registration of copyrights in Canada and abroad
- Copyright assignments and licenses, verifying chains of title
- Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements involving copyrighted works, including licensing, development, and distribution agreements
- Advising software developers and companies on the legalities of copyright in their given field
On behalf of clients, the professionals at Valadares Law Group have:
- Investigated to identify and locate the author of an important work used by a governmental body to document the complex chain of title
- Evaluated the copyright portfolio of a transportation equipment manufacturer with a view to extending its rights to industrial design and trademark protection
- Advised developers on the permitted use of existing software code in a new project