Work for hire: Copyright protects original works of art. Logos generally are copyrightable if they are original. Companies can register the copyright with the US Copyright Office and, armed with the registration certificate, can enforce against infringement. Almost...
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Why Copyright Protection Is So Important Post COVID-19
Copyright protects original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression and extends to both published and unpublished works. It’s the exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary,...
What is Copyright?
Copyright protects "original" work of authorship that are "fixed" in a tangible medium of expression. It includes literary, musical, and dramatic works; photographs; graphics; audio and visual recordings; software; and other creative works. Copyright derives from...
A Brief Guide to the Uniform Trade Secret Act
Understand the importance of the less discussed business asset, with the brief guide to the Uniform Trade Secret Act. As hard as business owners work to keep their brand-defining secrets private, those who want a piece of their success work equally hard to gain access...
Can You Trademark a 3-D Shape?
Trademark law is a highly complicated topic. However, for business owners, it’s also one of the essential parts of protecting your business branding efforts and intellectual property. Trademarking your name or logo ensures that consumers aren’t confused by deceivingly...
How “Literal Meaning” Can Impact Your Trademark Application
If you’re trying to set your business apart from its competitors and prevent other companies from using phrases or symbols that define your company, a federal trademark could be a viable solution. The United States Patent and Trademark Office maintains a database of...
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USPTO & US Copyright Office NFT Joint Study Results
Study Finds that Existing Law is Sufficient to Address Infringement of NFT Applications Recently, in an NFT joint study by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the United States Copyright Office. Officials found that the enforcement mechanisms...
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