Is a Watermark on an Image the Same Thing as a Copyright? **Attorney Advertising **
Artists of all types and media take a risk when showcasing their work on the internet. Images are easy to steal, and many artists have had the unfortunate experience of seeing their work end up in places that they did not authorize or receive compensation for. Understandably, artists have resorted to “watermarking” their images online […]
Afraid Someone Will Steal Your Work Before It’s Complete? Consider Pre-Registering It. **Attorney Advertising **
There are times when a content creator or artist may fear that their work could be stolen or infringed upon before it’s officially finished and released to the public. This often happens in the music industry, in film with movie releases, and in literary works that are part of a popular genre or focused on […]
Can You Receive a Copyright Using a Pen Name? **Attorney Advertising**
Many authors choose to publish their literary works under a pen name in order to remain anonymous. Throughout history, women have published books under male pen names to hide their gender, while some authors have used pen names to write outside of their established genre. Others may simply use a pen name to protect their […]
Do I Need Permission or a License to Perform a Cover of a Song? **Attorney Advertising**
Whether you’re a wedding singer, you sing in a local band, or perform music with your school or university, chances are you’ve performed a “cover” of a song that was created by another artist or producer. But, when does merely performing someone else’s song or musical material become a violation of intellectual property rights? And, […]
Judge Says Embedding a Tweet May Be Copyright Infringement **Attorney Advertising **
Social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook encourage social sharing. If there’s an update or post that you resonate with, you’re free to share that message with your friends, fans, or followers. Now though, a federal court in New York may soon put the brakes on the practice of sharing Twitter updates outside of […]
Is the Content on my Website Automatically Copyright Protected? **Attorney Advertising**
You’ve worked hard to build your website and create content that’s unique and appealing to your readers. It’s understandable that the last thing you’d want is for someone to be able to steal your content and use it on a website that is not affiliated with your business or brand. But do you need to […]
Do I Need an Attorney to File for a Trademark or Copyright? **Attorney Advertising**
Blood, sweat, and tears went into the work you created, and now you’re ready to file for a trademark or copyright. After all, you want your intellectual property to have the protection a trademark or copyright can give it. And you may be wondering if you need an attorney to help you, or whether you […]
3-D Printing, Copyright, and Trademark Law **Attorney Advertising **
3-D printers have come a long way, and now they’re small enough and affordable enough for individual artists to have their own. This gives the freedom to make two-dimensional computer-assisted drawings (CAD) into three-dimensional resin objects. The IP implications of this, however, are confusing and laws may need to catch up. So until intellectual property […]
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 […]
