Verna Law, P.C. is a law firm located in Rye, NY with a unique focus on Intellectual Property: Copyrights, Trademarks, Patents, Advertising, and Media Law.
Our Team has over 60 years Combined Experience
Your Work and Copyrights Are Our Priority
Copyright Law is all about protecting the the works that you create. These works can be literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture.
The Verna Law copyright law firm’s Rye office is in the heart of the East Coast tech corridor, and easily accesible from nearby New York City, Hudson Valley and Stamford CT.
The office is a 10-minute walk from the Rye Train Station. The Rye train station provides commuter rail service to Grand Central Terminal in New York City or Stamford and New Haven-Union Station via the Metro-North Railroad’s New Haven Line.
Let the team at Verna Law help you protect your copyrights and works from applications to licenses to litigation.
Copyright Law in Rye, NY
Copyright Registrations
No matter your copyright needs, we will work with you to find the most cost-effective copyright filing solution for original works of authorship at the U.S. Copyright Office of the Library of Congress. This includes copyright registration, licensing, copyright enforcement, copyright defense, copyright infringement and preventing the importing of fake products. We an register all artistic works and creative works that qualify under the Copyright Act. Federal copyright protection is the only way to protect works under the Copyright Act. Intellectual property assets require registration. We offer cost-effective copyright filing solutions in Rye, NY. Learn More
Copyright Litigation
We fight for your original work of authorship. Our team has a combined 60-plus years of experience in litigation around copyright law(the Copyright Act and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act). Managing Partner, Anthony M. Verna III, is admitted in New York and all federal courts in the Southern District and Eastern District of New York and he understands the importance of protecting the work that you create, whether it is a person’s or a company’s intellectual property. The unauthorized use of a work that falls under the Copyright Act is copyright infringement. Learn More
Copyright FAQ
It’s understandable to have questions about copyrights and copyright protections. Here we answer some of the most frequently asked questions around copyright law. From what is a copyright and how long does it last, to defining copyright infringement and whether you need to file and register a copyright, to what works are copyrightable works.Do you know what a work in a tangible medium of expression is? Did you know copyright law can only protect the expression of an idea and not ideas themselves? How does an author become the owner of the copyright? What is protected when computer software is registered? Learn More
Our Team
The right legal team can make all the difference in protecting you and your work in these copyright issues. We pride ourselves on being your trusted copyright lawyers in Rye. With over 60 years of combined experience, we offer big firm law expertise but with the attention and speed you only get from a small firm. Our team is here to fight for what you create.
Anthony M. Verna III
Managing Partner
Anthony is a member of both the New York and New Jersey Bars, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York He is a sought-after business speaker, and has built Verna Law, P.C. to have a strong focus on Trademark, Copyright, Domain Names, Entertainment, and Advertising law, providing Intellectual Property services for modern businesses who want to promote and protect themselves and stand out in this market. Anthony has extensive experience in copyright registrations, trademark registrations, licensing, and litigation. Being a New Jersey copyright lawyer is important to Anthony, a graduate of Rutgers Law School. Anthony plays guitar and tuba. Learn more about Anthony here.
Wil Jacques
Patent Agent
With over 25 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, sales, strategic marketing, and technology licensing for government, industrial, and private sector organizations and clients, Wil is a patent valuation and licensing expert. His focus is on assisting early-stage companies in attracting capital investments and out-licensing opportunities with larger more established market players including government, venture capital firms, and medium to large-size corporations. Wil has drafted patents for medical devices, computer software, business methods, mechanical devices, and consumer products. Wil is registered to practice at the United States Patent and Trademark Office and handles all the patent applications and patent annuities. In litigation, Wil reviews the parties’ claims and the validity of their patents Wil is an avid golfer. Learn more about Wil here.
Judy Endejan
Litigation Consultant
Judy focuses on telecommunications, media and intellectual property issues. With a unique blend of private practice and in-house experience, Judy spent ten years with GTE Corporation (now Verizon), acquiring substantial experience in public utility regulation and administrative law. She has also served as General Counsel for Fisher Communications, Inc., a major Northwest broadcast corporation. Judy is one of our copyright attorneys, as she has represented a copyright owner of musical works in federal court before joining Verna Law. Learn more about Judy here.
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