Category: Intellectual Property

Copyright laws protect creative works and intellectual property produced in such industries as music, film, software, and publishing. Each of these industries has its own unique challenges and considerations regarding copyright protection, enforcement, and compliance.

Copyright Laws for the Music Industry

Copyright law in the...

In the digital era, copyright law faces unprecedented challenges as rapidly evolving technology facilitates the creation, sharing, and consumption of content of all kinds on a massive scale. Copyright protection safeguards original works of authorship, ensuring creators can reap the rewards of their intellectual and artistic efforts. However,...

Intellectual property laws can be rather complicated at times. As a general rule, trademark law allows only the trademark owner to make money off the use of their trademark.

However, that is too simple an explanation and doesn’t take fair use into account. The following guide provides a basic...

As a self-proclaimed fashion enthusiast, I’ve often wondered how intellectual property laws can be used to protect the designs of designer’s unique designs, especially with the rise of fast fashion retailers like Fashion Nova, Shein, and Temu. These fast fashion mega-giants often add thousands of new items to their online retail stores...

Your business’s trademark is one of the most important elements of your company’s brand name. Failing to protect your trademark means failing to protect your business’s reputation. The trademark registration process involves costs and effort, but these more than pay off in the long run. 

Before you decide whether...

If you sell your designs or other creations on online marketplaces, they’re at risk of being stolen unless you take measures to protect them. Every online vendor should be aware of how a DMCA letter can keep your intellectual property — and finances — protected. 

I’VE GOT AN IDEA!

Is my Idea Protectable? ... Well, it depends.

You may think that ideas aren’t protected. However, this is an overstatement of intellectual property law. In some cases, ideas can be protected. However, it is...

Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression. Copyright protects a variety of artistic works, such as: (1) literary works; (2) musical works; (3) dramatic works; (4) pantomimes and choreographic works; (5) pictorial, graphic, and...

Understanding copyright infringement laws can be challenging. So, we put together an informational guide detailing the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DCMA). With this guide, hopefully you’ll have a better understanding of copyright infringement and what you can do if someone has infringed your copyright. If you have more questions about copyright infringement or need help...