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Tampa Copyright Litigation Lawyers

The Tampa copyright litigation attorneys represent executives and in-house counsel in local businesses and out-of-town businesses in copyright litigation matters. The firm also takes cases on referral from other attorneys. The firm does not accept calls from customers for copyright advice. Steele Law Group, P.A., brings more than 30 years of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in copyright litigation matters.

Copyright Litigation

According to the U.S. Copyright Office, copyright infringement occurs when a work is reproduced, distributed, performed, publicly displayed or made into a derivative work without the permission of the copyright owner.

Two essential factors in establishing copyright infringement are:

  • Substantial similarity: There must be substantial similarity between the two products in question.
  • Access: The person or entity alleged to have infringed on the copyright must have access to the original work for the infringement to have taken place.

There is significant case law and minute distinctions to be made in litigating each of these issues. Whether representing plaintiffs or defendants in copyright litigation, the attorneys of Steele Law Group, P.A., use their familiarity with these issues, as well as their experience, to defend their clients' interests. Steele Law Group, P.A., provides exceptional legal service backed by more than 30 years of experience, with the efficiency and personalized service that comes from their two-attorney law firm model.

Remedies Available in Copyright Litigation

Plaintiffs in most copyright litigation cases have the opportunity to obtain injunctive relief as well as damages that include:

  • Actual damages
  • Statutory damages
  • The profits that were earned by the infringing party
  • Court costs and attorney fees

St. Petersburg Copyright Infringement Attorneys

Steele Law Group, P.A., does not take consumer cases, cases on contingency, wrongful discharge cases or gender discrimination cases. Steele Law Group, P.A., takes cases for businesses, in-house counsel and other referring attorneys throughout southern Florida.

For arrange for a consultation with a lawyer from Steele Law Group, P.A., e-mail the firm or call 813-223-2060.

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Client Engagements

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(1) Clear conflicts of interest. You do not want to disclose any additional sensitive information to SLG, or to any employee of SLG, if SLG already represents a party adverse to you.

(2) Enter into a signed engagement letter between you and SLG. That engagement letter will outline critical non-financial terms, the scope of the engagement, and the financial terms of the engagement, including but not limited to whether those terms (i) involve a retainer, (ii) are predicated upon an hourly rate, or (iii) involve a contingent-fee arrangement.

SLG assists clients every day who have problems related to business transitions, employment terminations, and other competitive disputes. In particular, SLG represents and advises employees, agents, independent contractors, and other persons about the validity and enforceability of restrictive covenants in Florida. Given the fact-specific nature of that advice, SLG renders such advice only in written opinion letters signed by Thomas T. Steele. Any such advice not set forth in a writing signed by Thomas T. Steele is null and void and must not be relied upon for any purpose. Please write or telephone me about whether an attorney-client relationship makes sense for you on the facts of this dispute.