Copyright is a right which arises automatically. On a daily basis, businesses are creating works and documentation which are the subject of copyright. This includes manuals, marketing materials, text books, internet and website materials, architectural plans, artwork, music, lyrics and software code. Considerable value unique to your business often lies in these types of works.

A copyright infringement, breach or violation can arise in two ways:

1. A competitor or even employee, without your authority, reproduces or takes a substantial portion of a work the subject of your copyright
2. A competitor considers you have reproduced or taken a substantial portion of their work.

Authors and creators of copyright work also have moral rights. These moral rights can be infringed where authorship is not recognised on a work or the work has been modified or displayed in such a way so as to be considered derogatory.

Actuate IP’s copyright dispute services

Whilst an aggressive copyright litigation strategy has its place in some cases, the preferable commercial outcome when defending a copyright infringement claim is to negotiate settlement and minimise costs and legal liability.

Actuate IP manages the dispute and litigation process closely with you throughout so you are aware at all times of progress and costings. This allows you to make the appropriate decisions for your business.  

We will facilitate settlement where appropriate, but if unavoidable will adopt an aggressive copyright litigation strategy. Our lawyers and attorneys have litigated in various jurisdictions including the Federal Court. Our team has a wealth of intellectual property and copyright experience to devise a strategy to maximise best case outcomes for your business in copyright infringement disputes.

Place an Online Enquiry  to contact a Copyright Lawyer or call us on 1300 768 730.