Can I Copyright My Work by Simply Mailing It to Myself? ** Attorney Advertising**
Copyright is a legal protection for “original works of authorship,” which are types of intellectual property that can be expressed in a tangible form, such as stories, music, film, artwork, fashion, architectural designs, software, dance routines, and dramatic performances. Such copyright protection essentially stops others from misusing or appropriating your work without your permission. You […]
How to Tell If an Older Copyright Has Been Renewed **Attorney Advertising **
Copyright holders today are fortunate in that they do not have to renew registration for their copyright once it’s granted. Under current laws, a copyright now lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years. Anonymous works, works created under a pseudonym, or works made for hire are granted copyright projection for 95 years […]
Intellectual Property Lawyer Warns, “You May Not Own the Rights to Work Created by an Independent Contractor”
As a small business owner, you may have utilized the services of an independent contractor to handle creative tasks such as writing, graphic design, and website design. Since you paid for the final product, you may have also assumed that you own the work they produced and that you could do with it whatever you […]
The Infringement I Caught On Camera in Mexico
I’m back from a trip to Mexico, and I snapped this shot to share with you. This shoe brand logo looks strikingly similar to Nike’s, doesn’t it? Every time I travel to another country, I’m shocked by the infringements and counterfeits I see of US brands. So many of us business owners are focused on […]
The Entrepreneur’s Litmus Test for Intellectual Property | Brooklyn and Charleston Trademark Attorney
Entrepreneurs have a keen understanding that time and money are important assets for their company. However, a lot of entrepreneurs don’t include their intellectual property in that list. In fact, many small business owners don’t even consider whether or not they have intellectual property. This leaves a lot of valuable creative work at risk. Intellectual […]
The Trump Brand: The President Knows Something About Building Walls Around His Intellectual Property
Love him or hate him, President Donald Trump is a gifted master of protecting his TRUMP brand. Whether it’s regarding the branding of his real estate holdings, ancillary business ventures (TRUMP steaks, anyone?), or even campaign slogans, President Trump knows the value of protecting his Intellectual Property so that others can not profit from his […]
StartUp Grind Intellectual Property Workshop Key Takeways
In a previous post I mentioned that I was conducting a workshop for Startup Grind. Due to Hurricane Matthew and the resulting evacuation the event was postponed. Last week (December 8) the Intellectual Property Workshop for the Startup Grind community finally took place. Here are some key takeaways I shared, that I believe any business […]
Amazon Seller’s Legal Issues
As many of us know based on direct experience, Amazon has made the buying and selling of nearly any item far easier than it has ever been. You may be, as many of my clients are, one of those individuals or businesses who has taken advantage of the ease through which Amazon allows sales to […]
5 Major Intellectual Property Mistakes Businesses Make
In working with small businesses we consistently see mistakes that the owners of these businesses could easily avoid if only they were made aware. Here are 5 Intellectual Property mistakes to know and avoid: 1. Picking the Wrong Brand Name. When you start your business and choose a name, more thought should go into this […]
Certification Marks: Hidden Value and Revenue in Your Business
Coaching and consulting businesses have been on the increase in recent years. I have noticed the most successful to be those that have incorporated a “certified” consulting and/or coaching program. For any consulting or coaching business this seems to be a great business model for adding a stream of revenue. Why does the addition of […]
