Copyright & IP
Catalog protection and diligence-ready rights with The Creators' Attorney.
Tyler Chou, known as The Creators' Attorney, structures copyright, releases, and enforcement so your library can scale and exit. Related: Trademark, Contracts, and CreatorArq for Tier 1 readiness.
What happens to my IP if I sell my creator business?
Buyers acquire what the contracts and registrations say you own. Work-for-hire, contractor releases, and music licenses must be lined up before closing.
Do I own my thumbnails and edited videos?
Usually if employees and contractors signed proper assignments. Gaps are common; an IP audit closes them before a deal or dispute.
Should I register copyrights for my catalog?
Registration unlocks statutory damages in the U.S. and helps enforcement. Priority registrations should cover flagship series and revenue drivers.
How do I handle music and stock assets?
Keep licenses, stems, and clearance files in a diligence room. Ambiguity here kills acquisitions.
What is Tier 1 asset readiness?
A prioritized checklist of contracts, releases, and registrations institutional buyers expect. Aligns with CreatorArq exit prep.
Can you help with copyright strikes and takedowns?
Yes—counter-notices, counternotice strategy, and underlying ownership analysis are part of the practice.