Is it 10%, 20% or 30%? How Much Do I Have to Change to Avoid Copyright Infringement? **Attorney Advertising**
Over the years, we’ve heard a lot of myths regarding how much a work needs to be changed to avoid being labeled as copyright infringement. Some people insist the rule is 10%, while others say it’s 20% or even 30%. You’ll find a plethora of threads on sites like Reddit and Quora asking this very […]
Should I Copyright My Entire Website? **Attorney Advertising**
Most people don’t realize that in the United States, creative works are protected by copyright law by default. That means that whenever you create something unique in a tangible medium, like website content, it’s automatically owned by you. However, this “default” right may not give you the legal recourse or compensation you desire if someone […]
Is My NFT Protected by Copyright? **Attorney Advertising**
What happens when you create a new digital asset? Is it automatically protected by copyright laws? In this blog post, we will discuss the legal protection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and whether or not they are subject to copyright protection. What Is An NFT? NFTs are “non-fungible tokens”, meaning they represent digital assets accompanied by […]
What Happens If My Graphic Designer Infringed On Someone’s Copyright? **Attorney Advertising**
Many business owners will utilize the services of a professional designer to create the graphics used on their website or social media accounts. The business owner obviously counts on the graphic designer to use files or photos that they’ve properly obtained a license for. But what happens if a graphic designer was not honest or […]
Copyright Infringement vs Plagiarism: What is The Difference? **Attorney Advertising**
Plagiarism and copyright infringement both involve the misuse of someone else’s work, but in different circumstances and with different consequences. Copyright infringement is the act of using someone else’s work that’s protected by copyright without permission when it’s required for such usage. Copyright protection exists the very moment someone creates a work in a fixed […]
The NFT I Purchased Was Removed For ‘Copyright Infringement.’ How Is That Possible? **Attorney Advertising**
NFT marketplaces are exploding in 2022, offering new and exciting opportunities for investors and artists alike. On the flip side, NFTs, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain technology are still very much operating under “Wild Wild West” rules, and new legal issues are emerging as these platforms continue to grow and experience mass adoption. One huge issue that […]
Winnie the Pooh and Additional Works from 1926 Are Now Part of the Public Domain **Attorney Advertising**
Happy New Year! After enjoying 95 years of copyright protection, the public can now freely access and edit copyrighted materials from 1926 as part of the public domain. Notably, the beloved children’s character ‘Winnie the Pooh’ can now be used without restriction or a license from the original copyright holder. Other notable works released this […]
Molly Sims Lawsuit Should Be a Warning to Influencers to Think About Trademark and Copyright Infringement Risks **Attorney Advertising**
Once upon a time, paid endorsements were limited to celebrities (even D list celebs), sports stars, and famous experts. That’s all changed with social media where just about anyone with enough followers can become an “influencer” in a certain area or field. With that influence comes money. Every day, brands flock to influencers offering cash […]
YouTube Copyright Strikes: What to Know **Attorney Advertising**
If you receive a “copyright strike” from YouTube, it means that someone claiming to be the copyright owner has filed a legal takedown request with the platform, alleging infringement. If you are indeed violating someone’s copyright, YouTube will likely remove your video in order to comply with federal law. The mere removal of your video […]
What is the difference between the different forms of intellectual property? **Attorney Advertising**
Intellectual Property is commonly referred to as “creations of the mind,” covering everything from artworks, inventions, logos, trademarks, music and software. In the world of intellectual property, however, there are different tools used to protect each aspect of one’s creations or inventions. We’ll outline the four major tools used by intellectual property attorneys—trademarks, copyrights, patents […]
