In IOWA AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, Nyemaster attorneys work with individuals and organizations to develop, secure, and protect intellectual property in the United States and abroad.

EXPERIENCED SERVICE

Our Intellectual Property attorney have deep knowledge of copyright law. You can rely on them to:

• Secure rights and clear use of copyrightable and copyrighted works, including acquisition, federal registration, and licensing of copyrightable works.
• Counsel and represent clients in response to demands from copyright compliance organizations.
• Identify and protect rights of publicity and privacy, as well as clear rights for the use of same.
• Counsel in the development of fair use guidelines with respect to third-party works.
• Advise clients on work-for-hire and other copyright ownership issues.
• Render copyright infringement opinions.
• Assist clients with book publishing agreements, author agreements, character licenses, negative pick-up agreements for independently produced motion pictures, and production contracts for musical plays.
• Represent clients in the prosecution and defense of litigation claims in all of these areas in state and federal court.

BROAD COVERAGE

Our copyright registration services cover a wide range of works including:

• Software
• Audio recordings
• Technical and architectural designs
• Literary works
• Motion pictures
• Music
• Illustration