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Friday, September 6, 2024

Beyond Copyright: Understanding Idea Misappropriation Claims for Writers

While copyright law protects the expression of creative works, it explicitly excludes protection for underlying ideas and concepts. For writ...

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Can You Copyright Historical Facts? A Writer's Guide to Historical Fiction Copyright

Authors and screenwriters working in historical fiction have the opportunity to transform real events into powerful creative works. While hi...

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

AI vs. Copyright: How Publishers and Author Brands Will Survive the Generative AI Revolution

Generative artificial intelligence is fundamentally challenging copyright law and traditional publishing models. As AI systems create vast a...

Friday, September 29, 2023

My Article in Publishers Weekly - "Generative AI vs Copyright"

Pleased to have Publishers Weekly publish my article on the impact Generative AI will have on the publishing industry. When it comes to te...

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

How Authors Can Fight Fake AI-Generated Books on Amazon

In the rapidly evolving publishing landscape, authors and publishers face a growing challenge: the proliferation of counterfeit AI-generated...

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About Lloyd Jassin

Lloyd J. Jassin: New York, New York, United States; I’m a literary lawyer and former book publishing executive with extensive experience supporting authors, business leaders and celebrities, designers, literary agents, and publishers at every stage of the publishing journey. Whether you’re negotiating a book contract, exploring a book-to-film option, have copyright or trademark concerns, or need someone to conduct a legal review of an unpublished manuscript, I bring the expertise required to protect your creative work, minimize legal claims, and maximize your opportunities. My goal as a publishing attorney is to help clients navigate and avoid contractual pitfalls, secure fair and advantageous agreements, and ensure their contracts are viable and strategically sound. From protecting intellectual property rights to mitigating defamation risks, I provide comprehensive legal support tailored to the unique demands of the publishing and entertainment industries. Follow me on Bluesky @copylaw.bsky.socialy for insights on the publishing industry and legal issues affecting authors, creators, and their publisher and producer partners.

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