Digital Rights & Fair Use Guidance

In today’s creator economy, content moves faster than ever—shared, remixed, and re-posted across multiple platforms in seconds. The Creators’ Law Lab helps creators protect their work and navigate the legal boundaries of digital use. Our goal is twofold: to shield creators from unauthorized exploitation of their content and to give them the clarity to use third-party material responsibly.

We represent creators in takedown disputes under the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act), protecting against unauthorized copying, reposting, or monetization of their work. When rights are violated, we move quickly to enforce them through platform procedures, negotiations, and, where necessary, litigation. We also advise on safeguarding digital content proactively—through licensing strategies, contracts, and platform-specific protections that limit risk before infringement occurs.

On the other side of the spectrum, creators often draw inspiration from existing works. We provide fair use guidance, helping clients understand when and how third-party materials—such as clips, music, or images—can be used legally in new content. This includes advising on parody, commentary, education, and transformative use, as well as structuring licensing deals when additional clearance is needed. By balancing enforcement with compliance, we equip creators with the tools to protect their work while continuing to innovate in the digital space.