Copyright Litigation

Someone is using your work without permission — or someone is accusing you of infringement. Williams Taylor Law, P.A. represents Fort Lauderdale and South Florida creators and businesses in pursuing copyright infringement claims and defending against them.

Pursuing Infringement Claims

We confirm registration status, document infringement, and choose the right forum — cease-and-desist, DMCA takedowns, federal litigation — assessing your remedies position at the outset (copyright registration).

Defending Against Infringement Allegations

We challenge ownership and registration, dispute substantial similarity, and raise fair use, independent creation, license/authorization, and statute-of-limitations defenses.

DMCA Takedowns and Online Enforcement

We prepare takedown notices platforms act on, respond to notices targeting clients' content, and escalate to litigation when notices are ignored or abused.

Remedies in Copyright Cases

Injunctions, actual damages plus infringer's profits, and for timely-registered works statutory damages of $750–$30,000 per work (up to $150,000 willful) plus attorney's fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need a registration to sue? A: Generally yes — the Copyright Office must act on your application before suit.

Q: Actual vs. statutory damages? A: Actual = proven losses plus infringer's profits; statutory = set by law per work, no dollar loss proof needed, only for timely-registered works.

Q: Received a DMCA takedown notice? A: Act quickly but carefully — review validity, preserve content, understand counter-notification deadlines; get counsel involved early.

Q: How long do I have to file? A: Generally three years; waiting weakens practical remedies.

Q: Will my case go to trial? A: Most resolve before trial; we prepare every case as if it will be tried.

Related: Practice Areas · Copyright Registration · Intellectual Property · Trade Secrets

Schedule a strategy session. Whether you need to stop infringement or defend against a claim, call Williams Taylor Law, P.A. at (954) 507-7732 or visit our Fort Lauderdale office at 515 E. Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.

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