Illinois Copyright Law Attorney
A copyright can protect the expression of an idea, such as an author's works or an artist's song. An experienced intellectual property lawyer may be able to help you obtain the legal protection you seek.
At the Law Office of Mathew R. P. Perrone, Jr., we have concentrated on copyright law, patents and idea protection for more than 35 years. We will listen to your idea and help determine the best course of action. Contact Link to Contact Us our Algonquin, Illinois, copyright law attorneys for a free consultation.
Copyright protects tangible ideas, such as written works (e.g., books, plays and movies), music and songs, computer programs, statues or other artistic works such as paintings. If you obtain a copyright, you have the sole right to make copies of whatever it is the copyright covers. If someone proposes the same copyrightable idea independently, that person may not only use that idea, but also is entitled to a copyright on that idea. If your idea is for a book, you would first have to write the book before you obtain a copyright.
Anything published on the Internet is assumed to have copyright protection. This is a big change in law from 20 years ago. Today, copyright notice is no longer required; you can still get copyright protection.
It is important to file your copyright application within three months of your first publication date for maximum protection. You, as copyright holder, can enforce your copyright protection and recover compensation from the date of publication, including possible punitive damages. You can also file for copyright protection on your preliminary works or prepublication works. When we do the first copyright for a client, they can usually do it themselves the next time.
Contact the Law Office of Mathew R. P. Perrone, Jr., if you have an idea. We will ensure that you understand your protection under copyright law.
Located in Algonquin, IL, the Law Office of Mathew R. P. Perrone, Jr., serves clients in Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Cary, Fox River Grove, Carpentersville, West Dundee, Barrington, Crystal Lake, Lake Zurich, Hoffman Estates, Palatine, Arlington Heights, Woodstock, Oakwood Hills, Island Lake, Wauconda, Prairie Grove, Bull Valley, Huntley, McHenry, Marengo, Elgin, Belvidere, Waukegan, Sycamore, Geneva, McHenry County, Boone County, Lake County, DeKalb County and Kane County, Illinois.Free 20-Minute, In-Office Consultation ∙ Evening/Weekend Hours by Appointment
Law Office of Mathew R. P. Perrone, Jr.
Mathew Perrone
Brie A. Crawford
Attorneys at Law
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210 South Main Street
Algonquin, IL 60102-2639
Phone: 847-658-5140
Toll-free: 866-458-5140
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