Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Eversheds Sutherland's copyright practice registers copyrights, handles licensing and transfers and protects copyrighted work from unauthorized use.

Eversheds Sutherland copyright attorneys provide clients with comprehensive services that combine a prowess in non-contentious matters including strategy and registration with significant enforcement and litigation experience. They help establish ownership of copyrighted works and register copyrights with the appropriate authorities in the required jurisdictions.

Our attorneys handle all matters related to licensing, transfers and assignments of copyrights to maximize the value of copyrighted works. In addition, we protect the value of our clients’ copyrighted work by policing potentially infringing uses around the world and online. We also have substantial experience in copyright litigation and negotiate agreements to avoid potentially costly litigation when it is in the best interest of the client.

Our copyright practice extends beyond books, music and movies to such diverse fields as product packaging, carpet designs and software code. Our clients include apparel manufacturers, research groups and electric utilities. We are as comfortable policing potentially infringing packaging designs for a clothing designer as we are pursuing litigation to protect the interests of a toy manufacturer from knock-off competition. This diversity of clients ensures that our attorneys remain on top of all relevant copyright law developments.

Why Eversheds Sutherland

Full service. Our copyright practice provides clients with comprehensive service starting with the establishment and registration of our clients' copyrights. We then aid the client in licensing, transferring and assigning copyrights to business partners in order to maximize the value of their work and meet business goals. We also police the Internet to address any potential infringement issues, and can settle or litigate disputes as required.

In-house experience. Several of our copyright attorneys worked as in-house counsel for leading consumer products companies in a variety of industries. This enables them to readily understand the technical intricacies of copyright issues and to develop practical and effective strategies for protecting client work throughout the world.

Range. Our clients come from many different industries, and therefore have different needs in establishing, commercializing and protecting their copyrighted work. As a result, our attorneys engage in all facets of copyright law in a variety of jurisdictions, enabling them to better serve clients no matter where they need copyright protection.

Resolution. Eversheds Sutherland's copyright practice engages in pre-emption of contentious matters whenever possible. Through the proper establishment and registration of copyrights, aggressive policing of potential violations, and careful crafting of transactional agreements, we strive to mitigate potential conflicts for our clients.

Settlement and litigation success. We have a strong record in protecting our clients' copyrighted work from unauthorized use. Our primary focus is on our clients' business interests when determining whether and how to settle or litigate. We focus on practical solutions that protect our clients’ hard-won reputations.

Nuts and Bolts

Eversheds Sutherland’s copyrights representation for clients includes:

• Establishing ownership of copyrighted works and registering copyrights
• Negotiating licensing agreements
• Handling issues surrounding the transfer and assignment of copyrights
• Policing potentially infringing uses of our clients’ works online and around the world

Eversheds Sutherland provides counsel and representation in all facets of new media and cyber law including:

• Counseling clients in connection with domain name registrations and acquisitions
• Counseling clients on e-commerce issues including:
  
  • Website development agreements
  • DMCA and Web 2.0 policies
  • Linking agreements
  • Privacy policies and notices
  • Appropriate website terms of use
  • Security measures
  • “Click-wrap” licenses
  • Other legal notices
  • Compliance with statutory requirements
• Counseling clients on infringement issues unique to the Internet such as:
  
  • Uses of metatags and other electronic coding
  • Search engine key words
  • Sponsored advertising
  • Banner ads
  • Pop-ups

Our copyright clients include:

• E-media developers
• Artists
• Publishers
• Authors
• Videocassette distributors
• Toy manufacturers
• Carpet and floor covering manufacturers
• Apparel manufacturers
• Musicians
• Estates of performers
• Research groups
• Advertising agencies
• Art museums
• Electric utilities
• Architects and engineers
• Computer services and software firms

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Clients rely on Eversheds Sutherland’s legal and technical knowledge to develop a global strategy for establishing copyright protection, and count on us to maximize the value of copyrighted material through effective enforcement, licensing and, when necessary, litigation.

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o   The firm’s emphasis on diversity is reflected in numerous ways throughout the firm, such as the manner in which we recruit lawyers and other employees, our work-life policies and our professional service efforts. We have been recognized for our achievements in diversity.  More importantly, we understand the significant role a diverse community plays in the firm's growth and development.

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o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP continues to be recognized for its efforts to promote diversity in the workplace and in the legal profession. In 2016 we were named a “Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality,” having earned a perfect 100 score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, and we also were ranked a Top 100 Firm for Minority Attorneys by Law360. In addition, the firm was awarded the Gold Standard Certification for the fifth consecutive year by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum.

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o   Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP has a cross-office Diversity Committee with responsibility for supporting and enhancing our firm culture.  Our committee has helped coordinate and lead a number of efforts to advance diversity within our firm and the community. Affinity groups at the firm serve as support networks for attorneys of color; women lawyers; and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender attorneys.

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