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Legal Advice For Authors & Publishers

Get a fast and affordable publishing lawyers for your manuscript, eBook, agency agreement or other work with Prosper Law. Speak with our legal and advisory specialists about your rights and obligations as a creator or distributor.​

If you have written a manuscript or need help in navigating agreements, our friendly and experienced team of publishing lawyers know how to protect your rights and negotiate in the best interests of you and your work.

We provide fixed-fee legal services for Australian creators and distributors – so you can have the coverage you need, and the peace of mind you deserve.

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Legal Reads & Advice for Authors & Distributors

As experienced publishing lawyers, we’ve represented clients in relation to defamation, intellectual property infringement, libel, sedition, contempt, and misleading/deceptive conduct matters and can offer our services in an advisory or representative capacity.

We provide legal advice for authors and publishing houses and can answer any questions or queries about the processes and legalities.

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Contract Reviews by a Publishing Lawyer

If you need a lawyer to review your agency agreement, write a confidentiality agreement, publishing agreement, distribution agreement, or eBook agreement, Prosper Law has your needs covered.

Copyrights, licensing, and general contractual arrangements are at the heart of most publishing law matters. This is why our team works tirelessly to ensure that clients have a full understanding of the agreements they are presented with.

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Online and Fixed Fee Publishing Lawyer

From your first consultation, we will openly discuss the fixed rate we can offer you. As your publishing lawyer we will always endeavour to secure optimal and efficient solutions for whatever issue you present to us.​

We have provided manuscript reads and served in advisory capacities to writers and editors across Australia. If you’re unable to get to an office that’s okay as well. We are set up to offer our services through authenticated and secure online channels.

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Copyright Licensing and Clearance

Our experienced publishing and book lawyers will ensure that your copyright is protected. We draft licensing agreements and intellectual property contracts.

We advise authors and publishers on copyright infringement issues. Whether it's a cease and desist letter or advice to avoid breaching someone else's copyright, we can help.

Why choose Prosper Law?

Publication legal issues are complicated

The legalities surrounding publishing law can be complicated, confusing, and expensive. With Prosper Law’s exceptional expertise – these worries are a thing of the past.

We have successfully represented and advised a multitude of clients in the creative arts and distribution/publication industry and have the necessary experience to secure the best solution for you.

We care about our clients

From the first meeting, you will understand the care we put towards our clients. We take the time to understand the particulars and the needs of your legal matter. We know costs matter to our clients and, thanks to our fixed-fee rates, you’ll never have to worry about how much you’re spending.

We are a fixed-fee law firm

Our publishing lawyers offer services on a fixed-fee basis. This gives our clients certainty around their legal costs. We will give you an upfront fee and that’s exactly what you will be billed for at the end of your matter.

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If you would like to contact an online lawyer, you can complete the contact form, email or phone Prosper Law. If you know you need to speak to an online lawyer, but you’re not sure exactly what your legal problem is – we can help you. Get in touch today and discover why Australian authors and publishers choose Prosper Law’s team of lawyers.

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Publishing Law FAQs

Why should I engage a publishing lawyer?

Whether you’re a writer or running a publishing house, it is always recommended to engage a lawyer that has the expertise and understanding of publishing law.

Particularly as the landscape of literature, creative ventures, and their relation to publishing law is constantly changing. This is because publishing law itself is comprised of several different facets of legislation that could fall under copyright, defamation, intellectual property, contract law, among others.

The Prosper Law team can offer a valuable level of expertise and experience to ensure that your work and intellectual property is protected and legally binding in all circumstances whether you’re a creator or distributor.

We understand that there is often some confusing terminology and a seemingly immense number of hoops to jump – this is why our publication law services are straightforward and offered on a fixed-fee basis.

What laws are relevant to publishing?

There are many laws that are relevant to publishing. In Australia, the Copyright Act, Defamation Acts and Privacy Act are some of the few laws that are relevant to publishing. When our team of book lawyers review manuscripts and pre-publication materials, we get behind the story so that we can identify the legal issues and provide the best advice.

Is it important to hire a publishing attorney to review contracts?

Yes, it is very important to engage a lawyer to review a publishing contract before signing it. Publishing agreements can give and take rights away. Because the copyright in written material is a central part of its value, it is critical to ensure you understand the rights and obligations under the agreement.

Our lawyers can advise on what people consider ‘normal’ publishing terms, as well as ones that may create risk or are unfair.

What is a hybrid publishing contract?

A hybrid publishing contract involves the author contributing to the cost of publication. This usually involves an upfront fee, rather than receiving an advance.

Sometimes the royalties are greater because of the upfront cost paid by the author.

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