As an author, it can be very beneficial to consult a knowledgeable attorney when reviewing contracts or when questions arise about copyright, intellectual property, author collaborations, defamation, and more. Per attorney Greg Victoroff, an Intellectual Property attorney can help protect your content and ideas whether that's through copyright, trademarks, patents, and contracts. He recommends all authors register the copyright for their book so that they are protected should any issues arise, and consult an attorney for assistance when needed.