Copyright

At HMLG, we don’t just protect your copyrightable assets—we help you maximize their potential. Whether you’re creating software, gaming apps, films, music, or visual art, we work with you to navigate the complexities of copyright law and turn your creativity into real value.

Tailored Solutions for Your Unique Creations

From filing domestic and international copyright applications to enforcing your rights, we customize our approach to fit your brand and style. Our services include:

• Assessing and monetizing copyrightable assets.
• Establishing and maintaining compliance systems.
• Managing infringement enforcement to safeguard your work.

Comprehensive Support Across All Copyrightable Works

Our expertise spans a wide range of industries and creations, including:

• Software and mobile gaming applications.
• Film, television, and digital media.
• Musical compositions, sound recordings, and dramatic works.
• Literary and artistic creations.

Registering, Licensing, and Enforcing Copyright

Your creations are more than intellectual property—they’re your legacy. At HMLG, we provide the tools and guidance to protect what’s yours while helping you navigate opportunities to expand, license, and monetize your work.

Who Owns Work Made by Someone Else

The most common copyright problem in business has nothing to do with infringement by strangers.

Absent a written assignment, a contractor generally owns what they create, even when you commissioned and paid for it. The rule applies to developers, designers, writers, photographers, and agencies. The work made for hire doctrine covers employees and a narrow set of commissioned categories, and it does not do what most people assume.

The gap usually surfaces during diligence, at the point when fixing it costs the most.