Copyright law

Have you considered protecting your works through copyright?

Because your challenges are ours, our team of experts, in collaboration with our global network of intellectual property lawyers, supports you by putting its skills at the service of your specific needs. Whether you are a creator, a startup, an SME, or a large company, it is crucial to defend your copyrights by mobilizing an effective and tailored strategy for each of your creations! 

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How to Protect Your Copyrights?

Copyright is subject to a specific regime distinct from industrial property rights. No prior administrative formalities are required to claim protection. However, your creation must meet certain criteria to be protected.

Works protected by copyright are broadly understood. Examples include songs, logos, photographs, software, graphic works, databases, design creations, etc.

For works such as design creations, you can even benefit from enhanced protection by combining various intellectual property rights. Dreyfus will assess the opportunity of combining these rights and will assist you in your protection strategy.

Our team of experts is qualified to help you capitalize on your creations and assist in contract drafting and negotiation.

  • Drafting and negotiating assignment and exploitation contracts (representation & reproduction)
  • Drafting and negotiating representation, publishing, and audiovisual production contracts
  • Drafting agreements securing your position
  • Managing notifications for the removal of illegal content addressed to hosts
  • Counterfeiting litigation and related offenses (actions against illegal downloading and streaming platforms, against publishers and users of software intended for the distribution of protected works, etc.)

Why is Exploiting Your Rights Such a Crucial Step?

The author has the exclusive right to exploit their work in any form and to derive financial profit throughout their life (Article L.123-1 of the CPI). 

How to Secure Your Copyrights?

To ensure the effectiveness of your copyrights and to pre-constitute evidence in a potential dispute, it is recommended to take steps that confer a certain date to your creations.

The deposit of a Soleau envelope, cost-effective and advantageous, is one solution.

Our team of experts will advise and assist you on the various steps to be taken, offering other solutions, such as:

  • Drafting agreements to secure your situation.
  • Filing an intervention request with customs services.

How to Defend and Value Your Rights on the Internet?

The internet has become the most conducive environment for counterfeiting acts. Our firm, recognized for its expertise in digital law, is committed to defending and asserting your rights and interests, particularly for the following services:

  • Claim for copyright infringement for the removal of disputed content
  • Developing pre-litigation strategies against counterfeiting acts and related offenses
  • Developing your web activities in compliance with copyright laws

Our firm highly favors amicable procedures.

Protect Your Artistic and Literary Creations with Our Expertise in Copyright

Dreyfus offers its internationally renowned expertise to its clients: 

  • Proof of Copyrights

    We assist you in preconstituting proof of your works to ensure effective and recognized legal protection.

  • Copyright Portfolio Management

    We provide portfolio management services, including renewal tracking and strategy development to capitalize on your works.

  • Copyright Litigation

    We represent clients in copyright disputes, including counterfeiting actions and opposition procedures.

  • Protection and Defense Strategy

    We develop tailored strategies to protect your creations against unauthorized copies and uses.

  • Compliance and Innovation Advice

    Our experts advise you on regulatory compliance and best practices for safe innovation.

  • Monitoring and Surveillance

    We ensure continuous monitoring to detect any violation of your rights and act quickly to enforce them.

FAQ on Copyright for Businesses

Why is it important to register a work?

Registration legally protects your creation against copies and unauthorized uses, giving you exclusive rights. 

Effective management maximizes the value of your assets, tracks renewals, and develops exploitation strategies. 

What to do in case of counterfeiting of my work?

It is crucial to act quickly. Our experts can represent you and take legal actions to defend your rights. 

How can you help me protect my works internationally?

We assist in registering and protecting your works in multiple jurisdictions worldwide, ensuring global surveillance. 

Monitoring involves tracking the market and registrations to detect unauthorized use of your works and take appropriate action. 

Do you offer advice on innovating in compliance with regulations?

Yes, we advise you on practices and regulations to follow for safe innovation while protecting your creations.