I Received a DMCA Takedown Notice. What Should I Do? **Attorney Advertising**
If you receive a DMCA Takedown Notice stating that you are infringing on someone’s copyright, it’s important to pay attention to what’s being alleged in the document and take immediate steps to address the issue. The worst thing you can do is ignore or throw out the takedown notice. This is your chance to fix […]
New Editing Tool Helps Users Correct Copyright Issues on YouTube **Attorney Advertising**
Content creators are getting a bit of help from YouTube in the quest to cut down on copyright infringement claims on the video-sharing platform. Users can now access new tools within YouTube’s Studio, where they will find specific information about the copyright claims being made against them, such as: Which video was removed for copyright […]
Getting a Search Engine Involved When a Foreign Website or Host is Unresponsive to Copyright Claims **Attorney Advertising**
Issues of plagiarism or copyright infringement can be difficult to resolve; especially when the offending party is located outside of the United States. In most of these situations, a copyright holder will file a DMCA Takedown Notice with the hosting company of the website where the stolen content is displayed. After investigating the claim, the […]
Keeping Your Personal Information Private When Filing for a Copyright **Attorney Advertising**
Copyright registrations here in the United States are a matter of public record. As such, personal information about the author or creator of a work will be available for just about anyone to find. This is done not only as a matter of law, but also so that the public can easily identify the owner […]
Who Owns a Copyright When There Are Multiple Authors? **Attorney Advertising**
Books, articles, and other written materials are routinely created by more than one author. Yet when it comes to copyright ownership of the works in question, the answer to “who is legally entitled to what?” can get a bit complicated. To Be a Co-Owner of a Copyright, You Must be a True Co-Author. In order […]
“Why Can’t I Copyright My Title?”… and Other Surprising Things You CAN’T Copyright **Attorney Advertising **
Have you come up with a catchy title for a book, a song, or even a movie and you want to be absolutely sure that no one else steals it? You may be surprised to learn that you can’t actually copyright titles, slogans, or sayings. That’s right. No protection exists under the law. Copyrights protect […]
Has Someone Stolen Your Content? Here’s How to Find and Notify the Web Host **Attorney Advertising **
Digital content theft is an unfortunate reality that business owners, brands, and content creators must be prepared to deal with. Whether someone steals a blog post you created, republishes one of your digital downloads or offers a counterfeit product of yours for sale on the web, you need to know your options for getting the […]
Can I Sell My Copyright? **Attorney Advertising **
Are you the owner of a copyright that you are thinking about selling? The good news is that a copyright is treated like any other personal property, meaning that the owner of a copyrighted work may transfer all, or even parts, of their rights to another person or company. The transfer or sale of copyright […]
Peloton’s Infringement Lawsuit is a Warning to Gym Owners and Fitness Pros Who Play Music in their Classes and Facilities Without a Proper License
Every fitness pro and instructor knows that music can make or break a workout. With the right playlist, clients are often motivated to run a little faster, cycle a little harder or Zumba a little feistier. While designing classes centered around great tunes is an increasingly important part of a fitness instructor’s job, a recent […]
Trademark, Copyright, or Patent: Which Do I Need? **Attorney Advertising **
When it comes to protecting one’s intellectual property, there are a number of legal tools that a business owner or entrepreneur can use to safeguard their assets and prevent others from stealing their work. The terms trademark, copyright, and patent are often mistakenly used interchangeably, but it’s important to note that these are all very […]