Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Massachusetts
Assignment of Copyright
We are a non-profit in MA. We are purchasing author's contributions to a book of essays and articles about classic films. We need to know if a generic Assignment of Copyright form will be appropriate because most contributors are from other states, not Massachusetts.
Asked on 11/16/06, 1:45 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Lawrence Graves
Coolidge & Graves PLLC
Re: Assignment of Copyright
Copyright law is federal, not state, so there is really no concern on that basis.
Best wishes,
LDWG
Answered on 11/16/06, 2:21 pm
David Anderson
Anderson Business Law LLC
Re: Assignment of Copyright
You may also need written consent from publisher. I would need more details to advise.
Answered on 11/16/06, 2:37 pm