Parsippany, NJ - Daniel A. Scola, Jr., Managing Partner, Hoffmann & Baron, LLP, was recently featured in Forbes Advisor.

The article, “How To Get a Copyright In 3 Simple Steps” discussed the benefits of applying for a copyright protection as well as supplying the steps necessary to obtain one. A copyright is a legal protection for "original works of authorship” that are fixed in tangible form, meaning they are written, recorded, drawn, photographed or saved in physical or digital format. Scola stressed the importance of protecting your business and explains that although your copyright springs into effect when you create it, in order to enforce it in court it is necessary to officially register it at the US Copyright Office.

Scola also detailed the importance of attaining copyright registration in competitive industries. He stated, “If you are in an industry where you have close competitors who are doing similar things, if there is even a chance of infringement, you should file a copyright registration.”

The copyright registration process, while intimidating, is an easier process than it seems according to Scola and they possess significant legal benefits. “It makes no sense not to get a copyright.” Protecting your ideas and your business from infringement should be a top priority given the low cost and high legal value.

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ABOUT DAN SCOLA:
Daniel A. Scola, Jr. is the Managing Partner of Hoffmann & Baron, LLP, and also manages the chemical, pharmaceutical/biochemical and medical device practice group in the New Jersey office. He has extensive experience in polymers, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. He specializes in building IP portfolios and designing strategies to protect and enhance company value. Previously, he was Counsel, patents, and trademarks as well as Assistant Corporate Secretary at The Warner-Lambert Co. and Intellectual Property Attorney at Loctite Corporation.

Prior to earning his law degree, Scola was an adhesive and composite-materials engineer at the Pratt & Whitney Division of United Technologies.

ABOUT HOFFMANN & BARON, LLP:
Hoffmann & Baron is a full-service law firm specializing in all areas of intellectual property, both domestically and internationally. For almost four decades, the practice has become known for its unparalleled ability to protect and transform ideas into assets.

With an entrepreneurial spirit, not usually seen in the legal industry, the firm attracts world class attorneys. Hoffmann & Baron is one of the few firms in the country to use a hybrid model to successfully meld its business side with its technical.

Hoffmann & Baron, LLP provides the most cost-effective approach to achieve the best favorable outcome for the client. Commercial success, efficiency and discipline are their guides. Established in 1984 by co-founders Charles R. Hoffmann and Ronald J. Baron, the firm has offices in New York, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. The firm is proud to serve clients around the globe in all scientific and engineering fields.

ABOUT FORBES ADVISOR:
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