Our copyright practice group handles all aspects of copyright law, from securing timely registration for our clients' works at the United States Copyright Office to complex matters such as enforcement of those rights through litigation in the United States federal courts. We have also developed successful approaches to our clients' product development in ways that avoid infringement of the rights of others.
We have negotiated assignments and licenses relating to the transfer of copyrights and have evaluated the copyright implications of various commercial transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions. Our experience in the copyright field extends to diverse products and markets including computer software and documentation, music and entertainment, jewelry, and literary works.
Related Information
Representative Cases
Fair Isaac Corp. v. IBM Corp. / IBM Corp. v. Fair Isaac Corp. D. Minn. 2006
Eldred v. Ashcroft Sup. Ct. 2002
Publications
Tur joins YouTube class action after judge dismisses suit World Copyright Law Report
November 15, 2007
Novell Triumphs Over SCO in Big Win for Open-source Movement World Copyright Law Report
September 13, 2007
Gonzales' Copyright Bill Comes Under Fire World Copyright Law Report
June 7, 2007
Can FAIR USE Act vanquish the DMCA? World Copyright Law Report
March 29, 2007
Copyright Office gives go-ahead to ringtone licensing World Copyright Law Report
December 7, 2006
New York Clears the Streets of Pirated CDs World Copyright Law Report
November 9, 2006
Public Safety Bodies Put Out Fire Over IP Disputes World Copyright Law Report
October 5, 2006
Congress Considers New 'Super-DMCA' Bill World Copyright Law Report
May 25, 2006
Will Newspapers' Pursuit of Copyright Revenue Prove an Own Goal? World Copyright Law Report
March 16, 2006
RIAA Pushes for Tougher Protection on Digital Radio Broadcasts World Copyright Law Report
November 17, 2005
Ground Swell of Support for Consumer Rights Bill Grows World Copyright Law Report
June 30, 2005
All Eyes On Orphan Works As Advocacy Groups Enter the Kahle Fray World Copyright Law Report
April 7, 2005
DMCA Put Under the Microscope in Comcast Case World Copyright Law Report
October 20, 2004
Constitutionality Questions Remain Unresolved in Golan Case World Copyright Law Report
September 16, 2004
RIAA States Its Case for Digital Radio Broadcast Flags World Copyright Law Report
July 14, 2004
Archives Commence Action Against "unconstitutional" Copyright Legislation World Copyright Law Report
May 27, 2004
Different Reasoning but Same Result in US and Australian TV Cases World Copyright Law Report
May 5, 2004
Australia Harmonizes Copyright Law with US Under Free Trade Agreement World Copyright Law Report
March 29, 2004
Appeal Court Toys With Idea of Unregistered Derivative Doll World Copyright Law Report
March 2004
IP for the Hi-Tech Industry Building and Enforcing Intellectual Property Value: An International Guide for the Boardroom 2003
June 2003
Prospects of Further Copyright Harmonisation? European Intellectual Property Law Review
May 2003
Events
Exploring the Need for Harmonization of Law: Impending Impact of Globalization 2001 ABA Annual Meeting
August 4, 2001
In The News
Fitzpatrick Ranked in Top Five in IP Today's Annual Survey Intellectual Property Today
March 2008
Fitzpatrick Listed as a Tier 1 Intellectual Property Firm in Chambers Global 2008 Chambers Global 2008
January, 2008
Nine Fitzpatrick Partners Named As Top New York Intellectual Property Litigators in the 2007 issue of Super Lawyers: New York Metro Edition Super Lawyers: New York Metro Edition 2007
September, 2007
Fitzpatrick Attorneys Featured in New York Magazine Profile New York Magazine
July 2-9, 2007
Fitzpatrick Named as Leading New York Firm PLC Which Lawyer Yearbook 2007
May 2007
Fitzpatrick Listed as Tier 1 Intellectual Property Firm in Chambers Global 2007 Chambers Global 2007
January 2007
Seven Fitzpatrick Lawyers Listed as Best IP Lawyers in America 2007 Best Lawyers in America 2007
October 2006
Two Fitzpatrick Lawyers Named Best of the Best 2006 The US Best of the Best
July 2006
Fitzpatrick Named as a Leading Firm in Chambers Global 2006 Chambers Global The World's Leading Lawyers for Business
2006
Fitzpatrick Ranked #7 Most Diverse Law Firm in New York The New York Law Journal's Book of Lists 2006
March 2006
Fitzpatrick Named as Leading New York Firm PLC Which Lawyer Yearbook 2006
February 2006
Fitzpatrick Ranked Leading Firm in PLC Which Lawyer 2005/2006 PLC Which Lawyer 2005/2006
December 2005
Eight Fitzpatrick Lawyers Listed as Best IP Lawyers in America 2006, The Most Listed for IP in New York Best Lawyers in America 2006
September 2005
Fitzpatrick Ranked in Band 1 in 2005 Chambers USA Survey Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
May 25, 2005
Seven Fitzpatrick Lawyers Included on List of Best IP Lawyers in America Best Lawyers in America
2005-2006
Fitzpatrick Receives 2004 MCCA Thomas L. Sager AwardNovember/December 2004
Fitzpatrick Ranked #4 In 2004 Diversity ScorecardJune 2004
Fitzpatrick Ranked as Leading Firm in 2004 Chambers USA Survey Chambers USA: Leading Business Lawyers
April 21, 2004
Seven Fitzpatrick Lawyers Listed as Best IP Lawyers in America Best Lawyers in America
2003-2004
Fitzpatrick Associate Featured in NYLJ Article New York Law Journal
December 12, 2003
Fitzpatrick Ranked # 10 In 2002 Diversity ScorecardDecember 2003
Fitzpatrick Announces Two New PartnersJanuary 1, 2003
Fitzpatrick Ranked As A Top U.S. Intellectual Property Law Firm Chambers Global: World's Leading Lawyers 2003 and Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers
2003-2004
Six Fitzpatrick Lawyers Ranked as World's Leading Patent Experts 2003 Guide to the World's Leading Patent Law Experts
2003
Fitzpatrick Receives 2002 MCCA Thomas L. Sager AwardOctober 16, 2002
Fitzpatrick, Cella Recognized for 20 Years of Service to Improving JusticeDecember 13, 2001
Four Partners Nominated to the International Who's Who of Business Lawyers2001
California Office Relocates to Larger Quarters2001
Press Releases
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto Ranked #1 in Intellectual PropertyJune 18, 2007
Fitzpatrick Cella Elects Five New PartnersJanuary 1, 2007
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto Ranked #1 in IPJune 7, 2006
Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto Receives Minority Corporate Counsel Association's Thomas L. Sager Diversity AwardOctober 28, 2004
Fitzpatrick Elects Three PartnersJanuary 5, 2004
Fitzpatrick Elects Two PartnersJanuary 6, 2003
Fitzpatrick Receives Thomas L. Sager Diversity AwardOctober 17, 2002
Area Leader/Chair: Ronald A. Clayton
ATTORNEYS IN THIS PRACTICE AREA
Partners
Ronald A. Clayton
Pasquale A. Razzano
Associates
Frank L. Cire
Ralph A. Dengler
Gary M. Jacobs
Troy A. Kennedy



