The past decade has witnessed both the globalization of intellectual property and a raft of copy infringement through the use of new technologies. Today it is more important than ever for creatives to properly protect their original works from infringement. Peter Smythe is a Dallas/Fort Worth-based lawyer who provides legal and consulting services to photographers, artists, writers, and photography and media companies who use creative content. Among other things, the firm engages in
- Prosecution of copyright applications.
- Assistance in regaining copyrights by exercising termination provisions and the renewal term provision of the Copyright Act.
- Investigation and litigation regarding copyright infringement.
- Licensing of performance, literary, and visual rights.
- License Agreements and copyright assignments.
The firm's principal, Peter Smythe, is an avid photographer who takes a personal interest in the protection of the intellectual property rights of creatives in all forms of media.