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Digital access to art leads to intellectual property litigation

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Aug 5, 2019 | Intellectual Property Litigation

New York is one of the most attractive places for artists. Visual artists often find inspiration in the people, the scenery and the creative atmosphere. Unfortunately, with more people having access to the work of artists through digital means, more artists are...

Fire at UMG raises questions about intellectual property

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Jul 28, 2019 | Intellectual Property

A New York artist's work is his or her livelihood. If it is misused in any way, the financial consequences to the artist can be dire. There are a great deal of questions surrounding intellectual property regarding the relationship between an artist and the...

Do you have basis for a legal malpractice claim?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Jul 22, 2019 | Legal Malpractice

When you hire a lawyer in New York City, you expect your case to be handled with a reasonable amount of care and to be billed fairly. Unfortunately, there are attorneys out there are reckless, negligent, use questionable billing techniques or commit outright fraud.As...

Did pop star Katy Perry break copyright law?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Jul 22, 2019 | Copyright Law

The works that artists create are generally very important to them. If someone comes along and steals a piece of that work, it is not just personally upsetting to the artist, but also has the potential to be financially devastating. Copyright law exists to protect New...

Intellectual Property Litigation: Artist’s royalties in question

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Jul 15, 2019 | Intellectual Property Litigation

The works of art created by artists of all mediums are often precious to them. When the artist chooses to sell his or her work, fair compensation is considered a given. Unfortunately, artists are not always paid properly, with many not receiving royalties to which...

Copyright law important for content on individuals’ websites

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Jul 10, 2019 | Copyright Law

These days, it is common for individuals to create websites for their businesses or even for their blogs. Individuals often use blogging as a way to earn an income, and because their websites are vital to their financial well-being and their businesses overall, they...

There are 4 big mistakes your attorney can make

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Jul 9, 2019 | Legal Malpractice

There are several things that an attorney could do that would be seen as legal malpractice. These include commingling assets, having a conflict of interest, neglecting their duties and failing in their role as a fiduciary. In any case where a client suffers losses as...

Disney, other movie studios awarded in copyright violations case

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Jul 1, 2019 | Intellectual Property Litigation

Protecting what is lawfully one's own property is important, especially to companies. Unfortunately, it is not unusual for companies to face issues with outside parties that result in intellectual property being threatened. If another person or entity commits...

Legal malpractice issues: Is the attorney’s work inadequate?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Jun 27, 2019 | Legal Malpractice

When New York residents encounter a legal problem, they turn to an attorney for help. They expect him or her to diligently work on the case and provide the best possible representation. If individuals question whether they are receiving the service they expect, they...

Understand why a copyright is important

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Jun 24, 2019 | Copyright Law

To know if you need a copyright or if your products are already protected, you need to know what exactly a copyright is. In a basic sense, a copyright gives the creator of an original work the exclusive right to sell it, reproduce it and publish it. United States...

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