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LITERARY RIGHTS LAWYER | COPYRIGHT TERMINATION | FAIR USE | PRE-PUBLICATION LIBEL REVIEW | BOOK CONTRACT REVIEW | TRADEMARK SEARCH | FILM OPTIONS | BOOK TITLE CLEARANCE | 1501 Broadway FL 12, New York, NY 10036 | (212) 354-4442 | jassin@copylaw.org

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

Can You Copyright the Past?

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, Copyright Law, and Publisher Trust: Balancing Incentives and Authenticity

In an article I wrote for Publishers Weekly late last year, I wrote that Generative Artificial Intelligence ("GAI") challenges 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...

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

BookTok Star Signs Global Deal With Simon & Schuster

New York, June 20, 2023 -- Attorney/Agent Lloyd Jassin was featured in the Bookseller article, "S&S Children's pre-empts ...

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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exploring a book-to-film option, have copyright or trademark concerns, or need someone to conduct a legal review of an unpublished manuscript, I bring the expertise required to protect your creative work, minimize legal claims, and maximize your opportunities.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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