Can a personal lien be placed on intellectual property such as a song copyright?
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Can a personal lien be placed on intellectual property such as a song copyright?
Asked on March 17, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Massachusetts
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Given the proper circumstances, a judgment creditor can lien a judgment debtor's intellectual property rights owned in a copyrighted song or piece of literature where any royalties would then be subject to the levy by the judgment creditor.
Most states have statutes allowing for the levy by a judgment creditor on a judgment debtor's personal property such as the item that you have written about. For more assistance, I suggest that you consult with an attorney that practices in the area of collection law.
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