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I Am a Musician. Do I Need an Intellectual Property Lawyer?

Musicians are among the most creative members of our society, yet sometimes, we take their work for granted. That said, as a musician, you may not have considered the importance of establishing protections for your music. Though the legal aspect of protecting original musical works isn’t exactly a source of passion, especially compared to creating and recording music itself, protecting your work should be one of your top priorities. Fortunately, a competent New Orleans, Louisiana copyright lawyer can help. Continue reading and contact Lemler IP to learn more about how an intellectual property lawyer can protect your work.

Three Ways Musicians Can Benefit From Hiring an Intellectual Property Lawyer

Lemler IP understands that your music is far more than something you create for the sole purpose of earning a living; it is something you feel deeply passionate about and want to share with the world. Though few things are more exciting than crafting a song or album and letting the world listen to it, you also need to be careful and ensure your work is protected before you release your music. Just some of the ways in which an IP lawyer can protect your music are as follows:

  1. Your attorney will have a deep understanding of the relevant IP laws. The music business is just that–a business (often much to the chagrin of musicians). However, it’s important to have a competent legal advocate in your corner who has extensive knowledge of all relevant IP laws. Having this knowledge will enable your attorney to craft a strategy to best protect your work from infringement.
  2. Your attorney can copyright your work. Copyrighting music can be complicated, but an attorney can do all the heavy lifting on your behalf and register your work with the U.S. Copyright Office. Additionally, an IP lawyer can help draft contracts and other documents regarding your rights to your work, how you will get paid for your work, and more.
  3. Your attorney can monitor your work and keep an eye out for an infringement. Part of having an IP portfolio is having a lawyer who can manage it. Lemler IP will keep track of your music and ensure no one tries to steal it. This can potentially save you a great deal of time, money, and headaches in the long run.

The bottom line is that if you are a musician, you should strongly consider hiring a competent intellectual property lawyer who can help protect your valuable IP at every turn. Contact Lemler IP today.

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