Need to Locate the Source of an Image? Try Conducting a Google Reverse Image Search **Attorney Advertising **
If you discover an image that you want to use but you’re not sure of its origin or how to obtain a license from the owner, you can perform a Reverse Image Search using Google Images to locate the copyright holder. Remember, never use an image without first obtaining the proper license to use it. […]
How to Stop a Copycat Online by Sending a DMCA Takedown Notice **Attorney Advertising **
What should you do if you’ve discovered that your copyrighted work has been posted somewhere on the internet that you have not authorized? One option is to send a DMCA Takedown Notice, which is a mechanism that content creators can use to request that a website host, search engine or Internet Service Provider (ISP) remove […]
Can a Minor Obtain a Patent or a Copyright in the US? **Attorney Advertising**
Being an entrepreneur is not necessarily synonymous with being an adult. There are children across the world who are leading the way in business and developing creative works that have gained respect and demand in the marketplace. When it comes to protecting the intellectual property rights as a minor the legal pathway forward can be […]
The Start of The New Year Means That These Famous Works are Now Part of The Public Domain **Attorney Advertising**
The start of 2019 means that a treasure trove of famous and historical works is now part of the public domain, which is something that has not occurred in forty years. Here’s why works created in 1923 no longer have copyright protection, and what that means for the public or those who wish to use […]
Fortnite Keeps Getting Sued… But Can You Really Copyright a Dance Move? **Attorney Advertising**
Fortnite, the popular video game that has taken the world by storm, is under fire for allegedly misappropriating dance moves for their characters without compensating the creators of the dance moves, or even asking for permission. Fresh Prince star, Alfonso Ribeiro is suing Epic games, claiming that Fornite stole his infamous “Carlton Dance” and now […]
How To Get a Video Removed From YouTube That Violates Your Copyright **Attorney Advertising**
Unfortunately, in today’s digital world, it’s not that difficult for others to steal copyrighted materials and upload them onto various social media platforms or video sharing sites like YouTube. But the good news is that if you are vigilant about policing your own creative works and catch someone uploading your content specifically to YouTube or […]
Do DJ’s Need a License to Play Music in Public? **Attorney Advertising **
Venues, bands, or artists who play other people’s music in a public setting generally need to obtain a license in order to do so. This ensures that the original artists are properly compensated when their work is played, and that there is no infringement of a copyright. But, do these same rules apply to DJs? […]
Work for Hire Agreements Can Help You Retain Ownership and Copyright Protection Over Work Created for Your Business **Attorney Advertising**
Many business owners utilize the services of independent contractors or virtual workers to create content for their business. Services that are generally outsourced to such workers may include email marketing, blogging, website content creation, the creation of print materials, white papers, formal reports, and more. But, when it comes to the ownership of the materials […]
How to Share Your Work with Others Using a Creative Commons License ** Attorney Advertising **
Much of the focus of intellectual property law is dedicated to helping business owners protect their work from being used by others. But, there are times when an artist or content creator may actually want to make their work available to the public for easy and widespread use that would otherwise infringe on their copyright. […]
Campaign Rallies and Music: Do Artists Have the Right to Demand Politicians Stop Using Their Songs? **Attorney Advertising **
During a campaign rally last month in West Virginia, Donald Trump’s team played a classic Aerosmith song, “Living on the Edge,” before he took to the stage. The lead singer of Aerosmith[1], Steven Tyler, got wind of the usage and demanded that Trump and his campaign stop playing any of the band’s music at their […]
