Attorney Steve® Copyright Law Firm - a list of 25 questions you should ask before hiring a copyright lawyer
Introduction
All lawyers are not the same. All copyright attorneys are not the same. There are many choices you have when it comes to hiring a legal representative. Here are some questions you should consider when it comes time to decide which law firm will represent you as an individual or who you should trust to represent your company. In this niche area of IP law, there is no substitute for verifiable experience.
Top questions to ask before hiring a copyright lawyer
Here is a list of some critical questions.
1. What experience do you have representing clients in copyright disputes?
2. Are you familiar with the laws governing copyright in my jurisdiction?
3. Could you provide me with a list of cases in which you have represented clients in copyright matters?
4. What strategies do you typically employ to protect my copyright?
5. What strategies do you typically employ to defend against copyright infringement?
6. How familiar are you with copyright registration procedures?
7. What is your experience in representing clients in copyright litigation?
8. Have you ever represented clients in copyright infringement cases?
9. What strategies do you typically employ to negotiate copyright licenses?
10. How knowledgeable are you about copyright fair use and other exceptions to copyright?
11. Are you familiar with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)?
12. How experienced are you in negotiating and drafting copyright contracts?
13. What experience do you have in counseling clients on copyright issues?
14. Are you familiar with the laws governing the registration and protection of trademarks?
15. How often do you update your knowledge of the latest copyright laws and regulations?
16. Do you have any experience working with international copyright laws?
17. How many copyright infringement cases have you handled?
18. Are you familiar with copyright licensing agreements?
19. How do you typically handle cases involving copyright infringement?
20. Do you offer any services for protecting my copyright online?
21. What strategies do you typically employ to protect my work from being copied or stolen?
22. Have you ever represented clients in copyright infringement cases in my jurisdiction?
23. How do you handle cases involving copyright disputes between multiple parties?
24. What do you charge for your services related to copyright matters?
25. Do you have any references I can contact who have worked with you in copyright matters?
Contact us
If you are dealing with legal issues such as defending a Strike 3 subpoena, responding to a software audit demand, representing your business in a TV signal piracy case, or dealing with another copyright infringement legal matter such as mediation, arbitration, or litigation, give us a call at (877) 276-5084 or drop us a message through our contact form. Since 2004, we have represented thousands of legal clients and handled millions of dollars in legal settlements. We were identified by Unicourt.com as the #1 Copyright infringement defense law firm in the United States (in terms of litigation cases handled) for 2020, 2021, and likely again in 2022. There is always a leader, and we are it.
We look forward to hearing from you!
