Copyrights

The ways in which content is created, consumed, and shared continue to transform, complicating the issues and implications involved with protecting music, films, photographs, visual artwork, software, and other works of authorship. Jackson Walker attorneys help clients ranging from individuals and small startups to Fortune 500 companies navigate all types of copyright-related issues, from the identification and registration of rights to the handling and resolution of disputes.

  • Advise on copyright ownership, infringement, and rights management issues
  • Registration of copyrights and Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) designated agents
  • Negotiate and draft various copyright agreements, including work made for hire agreements, copyright transfers/assignments, copyright license agreements, and copyright mortgage agreements
  • Assist clients with clearing applicable rights in various works
  • Counsel clients on copyright exceptions and exemptions, including fair use and public domain

William R. Borchers

William R. Borchers

Partner, San Antonio
210.978.7723

Amanda L. Bush

Amanda L. Bush

Of Counsel, Austin
512.236.2015

Carl C. Butzer

Carl C. Butzer

Partner, Dallas
214.953.5902

Stephanie L. Chandler

Stephanie L. Chandler

Partner, San Antonio
210.978.7704

Raman N. Dewan

Raman N. Dewan

Partner, Austin
512.236.2013

Marc Fuller

Marc Fuller

Partner, Dallas
214.953.5793

Lee B. Hunt

Lee B. Hunt

Senior Counsel, Fort Worth
817.334.7288

Temple Keller

Temple Keller

Senior Counsel, Austin
512.236.2036

Justin V. Lee

Justin V. Lee

Partner, Dallas
214.953.6072

Ed Marvin

Ed Marvin

Partner, San Antonio
210.978.7768

Mark H. Miller

Mark H. Miller

Partner, San Antonio
210.978.7751

David C. Myers

David C. Myers

Partner, Dallas
214.953.6036

Brit Nelson

Brit Nelson

Partner, Houston
713.752.4419

Wasif Qureshi

Wasif Qureshi

Partner, Houston
713.752.4521

Chandler Stephens

Chandler Stephens

Associate, Dallas
214.953.5642

Cline H. White

Cline H. White

Senior Counsel, San Antonio
210.978.7783

Chambers USA Guide 2025 announcement

June 5, 2025
Spotlight

Chambers and Partners Releases 2025 USA Guide Featuring 79 Jackson Walker Attorneys and 28 Ranked Departments

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 79 attorneys and 28 departments for inclusion in the 2025 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys were ranked across 29 departments, with 4 attorneys listed among multiple areas, 9 ranked nationwide in their respective areas, and 12 recognized for the first time.

June 5, 2025
Spotlight

Jackson Walker’s Intellectual Property Practice and Attorneys Ranked in Chambers USA Guide

Jackson Walker is proud to announce the inclusion of its Intellectual Property practice in the 2025 Chambers USA Guide released today. Additionally, IP partners Brian Prewitt, Wasif Qureshi, and Shannon Zmud Teicher are individually recognized by Chambers.

Emilio Nicolas

January 29, 2025
Mentions

Emilio Nicolas Discusses Legal Standards for Copyright Infringement in the M. Night Shyamalan Case

In a recent article published by Asia IP, Jackson Walker partner Emilio B. Nicolas provided an in-depth analysis of the legal standards for copyright infringement, focusing on a high-profile trial involving acclaimed filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan and the Apple TV+ series “Servant”.

2024 Chambers Intellectual Property

June 6, 2024
Spotlight

Intellectual Property Group Recognized in Chambers USA Guide, With Brian Prewitt and Shannon Zmud Teicher Ranked Individually

Jackson Walker has been ranked as a top firm for its Intellectual Property practice in the Chambers USA Guide released on June 6, 2024. In addition, partners Shannon Zmud Teicher and Brian Prewitt both ranked among the top intellectual property attorneys in Texas.

August 21, 2023
Speaking Engagements

Emilio Nicolas and Chandler Stephens to Present on Digital Millennium Copyright Act at Dallas Bar Association August CLE

Emilio Nicolas and Chandler Stephens are scheduled to present “An Introduction to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act: What IP Practitioners Need to Know,” a Dallas Bar Association CLE program that discusses how key considerations in the DMCA address impact copyright litigation in the digital age.

Music studio with Jackson Walker logo

March 28, 2022
Speaking Engagements

Emilio Nicolas to Introduce Roundtable Discussion on the Copyright Royalty Board

Emilio B. Nicolas has organized a free, one-hour virtual roundtable discussion hosted by the ABA Intellectual Property Litigation Committee titled “An Overview and Update on Recent Copyright Royalty Board Rate Proceedings.”

August 19, 2021
Attorney News

‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 178 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 Edition, Including 8 “Lawyers of the Year” and 31 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 178 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 67 specialty practice areas in its 2022 edition, including 8 Lawyers of the Year and 31 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.

Emilio Nicolas with Jackson Walker logo

May 20, 2021
Speaking Engagements

Emilio Nicolas Moderates Panel on the New CASE Act and Copyright Claims Board

During a one-hour virtual roundtable hosted by the ABA Intellectual Property Litigation Committee, Emilio Nicolas moderated a discussion titled “The CASE Act: What You Need to Know About the New Copyright Small Claims Board.”

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