Property litigation has focused primarily on real estate properties. However with changes in laws identifying personal or commercial property, intellectual property has been included in this field of law. The main focus in litigation is the unlawful use of these properties that isn’t regulated through a contract.
They Used Your Intellectual Property–Now What?
The first step is to notify the user that they used the property unlawfully. As an illustration, musical artists have requested the removal of videos used on websites without their permission. Music videos are issued a copyright through the production company that made the video. Without a limited license, these websites aren’t allowed to broadcast the videos. If they continue, after the notification, the musical artist or production company is within their rights to file a lawsuit.
Securing Your Intellectual Property
The first step is to secure a copyright or trademark for the property. This provides you with exclusive rights to the property identified. Without a copyright, you cannot restrict the use of the property. This includes written documents such as books, articles, and songs.
Trademark laws apply to items such as images such as company logos or slogans. You acquire a trademark to prevent others from using these items on their products. It prevents the free use of the item listed in the documentation. To acquire help to secure a copyright or trademark, contact Property Litigation Solicitors now.
What is a Limited License?
A limited license is the contracted use of your intellectual property. For example, a marketing firm that wants to use a song in their commercials acquires a limited license from the songwriter. Without the limited license from the original owner, the marketing firm could face litigation. The owner could file a lawsuit against them to collect damages. These damages equate to all profits generated through the use of the commercial.
Property litigation allows the original owner to secure their assets. This action helps creative individuals to prevent the unlawful use of their property in all mediums. To learn more about securing your intellectual assets contact Property Litigation Solicitors through Robert S. Cutrona Esq. for more information.
