The Law Firm of Higbee & Associates has helped copyright holders recover nearly $100 million dollars in lost revenue from unauthorized use of their intellectual property.  We represent clients of all sizes, ranging from part-time creators to the largest news agencies in the world, such as Reuters, Associated Press, and Agence France-Presse.

Sample Successes:

• Jury verdict of $1,175,000 for unlicensed use of single nature photo. Read more.
• Settlement for $550,000 for unlicensed use of 22 stock photos
• Settlement for $240,000 for unauthorized use of 2 photo shoots

We Take Most Cases On Contingency 

Clients have the option to pay for our legal services with an hourly rate, flat-fee, or a contingency fee.   The hourly rates range from $325 to $750 an hour, depending on which attorney you choose.  Most clients choose to have us handle the case on contingency, meaning we get paid from a percentage of the proceeds of the money we recover for you.  Contingency fees range between 30 percent and 50 percent.

We Take All Types & Sizes of Cases

We have experience handling a wide range of copyright cases, including photos, movies, music, and literature.   While we have successfully handled million-dollar claims, no claim is too small for us to consider.  What is important is that you contact us right away to not risk jeopardizing the economic or legal viability of your claim.  

We Can Help You Find & Stop Copyright Infrigmenet

If infringement is a widespread problem, our technology can help you locate unauthorized uses of your work anywhere on the internet and Instagram.    Simply upload your images to our proprietary reverse image search system and let us find and screen the infringements for you. You can read more about how to find copyright infringement on our Copyright Monitoring page.