Ryley Carlock & Applewhite publishing attorneys have worked extensively in the publishing industry for more than two decades. We provide intellectual property and publishing advice and related legal services for book and magazine publishers, book packagers, authors, artists, distributors and others in print and new media. We apply our publishing expertise in the representation of university presses, trade associations and consultants.

We advise on copyright and fair use law, contract matters and disputes, and prepare publishing and other content acquisition agreements in support of publishers' editorial programs. Our lawyers also provide defamation and privacy advice and perform manuscript reviews. We assist clients who publish books on technology, religion, children's books, self-help, illustrated art, cooking, vanity books, historical works, and trade and technical subjects.

Within the publishing industry, Ryley Carlock attorneys advise on copyright creation, ownership, transfer and exclusive rights. We counsel on literary works in print and new media, software, websites, works of art and other protectable products. We apply our knowledge of copyright and intellectual property to assist clients with transactions in licensing, content acquisition for books, magazines and e-publishing, software development and licensing, website development and operation, theatrical productions, print and online professional programs and in creating significant artistic and sculptural works.

Our publishing attorneys at Ryley Carlock counsel on:

• Creating a business plan including distribution plans; assessment of both print and e-publishing opportunities and channels; branding, including trademark and title diligence; subsidiary rights opportunities; clearances; overall capital requirements; financing; cash flow projections; insurance; and other plan details
• Choice of entity including sole proprietorship, general partnerships, limited partnerships, corporations and Limited Liability Companies
• Capital contributions and separation of assets
• Recordkeeping, insurance and professional advisors
• E-publishing content acquisition and contract considerations
• Manuscript and content submission
• Grant of rights, copyright infringement and breach of contract
• Royalties
• Revisions
• Out-of-print and revision clauses

We have the experience and judgment to effectively guide clients in the fields of print and online publishing as well as legal and business customs and practices in the publishing industry.