Copyright law is constantly evolving; however, the key principle to remember is that as soon as you create a piece of art, you automatically own a copyright to that work as long as it meets the minimum threshold of creativity to warrant copyright protection.  As the copyright holder, you possess the exclusive right to reproduce, display, perform, distribute, and create derivative versions of your work.  Because you possess these exclusive rights, copyright infringement occurs when a third party copies, reproduces, displays, performs, distributes, or creates derivative versions of your work without your consent.  

If your work has been infringed upon, the best way to enforce your rights is to consult with an experienced copyright attorney before taking matters into your own hands.  If you would like to schedule a consultation with our firm to discuss your matter further, call us at (610) 258-4003 or book a consultation.  Attorney Bruno takes great pride in recovering monetary damages for clients who have had their work stolen.  She handles each case based on the facts at hand and will advise you on the best approach to take in your case.  While some disputes can be adequately resolved with a cease-and-desist letter followed by subsequent negotiation and settlement discussions, other disputes require litigation.