Did you hire a developer to build software but didn’t commit anything to writing? Are you about to sign your first book deal? Or have you seen your work on someone else’s website? Slater Legal is skilled copyright counsel with a focus on visual arts, music, written works, and software. We help our clients:

— register their copyrighted works;
— negotiate publishing agreements with publishing houses and institutions;
— negotiate recording contracts;
— ensure that projects are protected as works-made-for-hire or properly assigned;
— negotiate licenses for images, software, and other works;
— litigate copyright claims in federal court

A company is nothing without a strong, protectible brand. Slater Legal is trusted trademark counsel for small and mid-sized businesses. Among other things, we help our clients:

— identify branding issues;
— register their trademarks;
— handle oppositions, petitions for cancellation, and other matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board;
— keep an eye on the marketplace to ensure that their brands are protected; and
— litigate trademark and Lanham Act claims when necessary

Learn more about how we can help you with you build, protect, and establish your trademarks.