Practice

Copyright

Strategic, Sophisticated Legal Support for Creative and Intellectual Property Assets

Sheppard’s Copyright lawyers provide trusted global counsel, protecting creators’ work across print, digital and breakthrough media platforms.

Our team delivers business-aligned strategies to protect, enforce and maximize the value of your creative works and brand assets.

Copyright Litigators and Counsel for Your Most Critical Matters

Clients rely on our lawyers for comprehensive support involving software, media, art, audiovisual works and other creative assets. Our depth of knowledge ensures clear advice on copyright relationships, statutory challenges and business-driven solutions.

We are recognized for results in high-profile federal court cases, including for major film, streaming, publishing and entertainment clients, expertly handling sensitive and precedent-setting litigation. Strategic thinking, skilled trial advocacy and business alignment are hallmarks of our approach and track record.

Our team offers proactive counsel on emerging copyright issues, especially those related to generative AI and complex fair use. This includes delivering detailed rights analysis, chain-of-title reviews and guidance to help clients seize value and avoid risk.

Areas of Focus

We represent clients in disputes involving infringement, ownership, work-for-hire, royalties and fair use. Our trial-tested team achieves results in complex, high-profile matters across federal courts, handling sensitive cases for leading studios, publishers and technology companies, from initial claim to final appeal.

We advise on the evolving legal landscape of generative AI, digital publishing and software. Our lawyers deliver technical guidance on rights clearance, fair use risks, compliance and AI-related disputes, helping clients innovate while minimizing exposure and protecting creative assets.

Our lawyers have in-depth experience navigating copyright termination and reversion rights. We guide studios, publishers and authors through statutory requirements and contractual complexities, working to secure, recover or defend valuable creative works during ownership transitions.

We provide detailed rights analysis, chain-of-title reviews, clearance and due diligence for acquisitions and licensing. Our team ensures that clients’ copyright interests are fully protected, supporting transactions, portfolio management and cross-border enforcement.

We help clients clear rights for new works, negotiate licenses and structure royalty agreements. Our team supports content distribution in streaming, advertising and international markets, enabling clients to unlock value and ensure compliance with copyright law worldwide.