In the online world, it is easier than ever for someone to copy your creative work without asking. Whether it is a stolen photograph, a copied software feature, or text taken from your website, unauthorized use hurts your business. It causes direct financial loss and damages the unique brand reputation you have built. At Ava Li Law PLLC, we provide aggressive enforcement services to stop these infringements. We help you find unauthorized copies and take quick action. This ranges from sending formal “Cease and Desist” letters to filing DMCA takedown notices that remove infringing content from the internet immediately. Our goal is to ensure that you are the only one benefiting from your hard work.
On the other side, receiving a legal notice claiming that you stole someone else’s work can be intimidating and stressful. However, just because someone accuses you does not mean you have done something wrong. Some companies, known as “copyright trolls,” target innocent businesses with aggressive demands for money over minor or accidental issues. If you receive one of these claims, we provide a strong defense. We check the facts to see if the claim is real, negotiate with the other party to resolve the dispute for a lower amount, or fight to prove you did nothing wrong. Ignoring these letters can lead to expensive lawsuits, so having a lawyer handle the response is the safest choice.
A critical part of both protecting your work and defending yourself is a legal rule called “Fair Use.” This rule allows you to use small parts of someone else’s copyrighted work without permission in specific situations, such as for commentary, news reporting, or education. However, Fair Use is a complicated gray area; simply giving credit to the original author does not automatically make it legal. We provide Fair Use analysis to help you understand the boundaries. Whether you are a YouTuber using a movie clip or a developer using existing code, we assess your risk before you publish to ensure you stay on the right side of the law.
Whether you need to stop someone from stealing your assets or defend your business against a lawsuit, we handle the conflict for you. We help you distinguish between real theft and legal use, ensuring that your intellectual property rights are respected while keeping your business safe from costly legal battles.
Copyright Protection Services
We issue professionally crafted cease-and-desist letters to infringers, demanding that they immediately stop using your copyrighted material. This is often the first step toward resolving infringement issues without resorting to litigation.
For online infringement, we assist in filing DMCA takedown notices to websites, platforms, and service providers hosting unauthorized content. This ensures quick removal of infringing material from online platforms.
In some cases, direct communication with the infringer can quickly resolve the issue. We handle these communications on your behalf, ensuring that your interests are protected and the issue is addressed professionally.
If necessary, we are prepared to take legal action on your behalf. Our team will represent you in court to seek damages for infringement, including statutory damages, attorney fees, and other legal remedies available for registered works.
We provide monitoring services to track potential infringement of your work across various online platforms, including marketplaces like Alibaba and Taobao. This helps you stay proactive in protecting your copyright.
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Tell us about your copyright information. Our copyright attorney will review your information and get back to you within 24 business hours.