The World of Copyright Litigation

Explore today a suite of new copyright content related to copyright infringement, including claims and defenses. For direct copyright infringement claims, explore topics such as preemption; the elements to establish a claim including ownership, standing and validity; the registration prerequisite for litigation; and how to prove infringement of one or more of the exclusive rights granted to copyright owners.

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Further get up to speed on common defenses including statutes of limitations, laches, public domain, lack of copyrightability, independent creation, fair use, de minimis use, and copyright misuse.

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  Explore the wide range of topic offerings related to copyright infringement and enforcement, including resources to aid copyright owners and counsel with pre-suit preparation and analysis, and in drafting a district court complaint for copyright infringement.

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