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...
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protects original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression and extends to both published and unpublished works.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,...
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. ...
Understanding the difference between trademarks and copyrights is essential to protecting your business assets. If you create a Venn diagram showing the similarities between trademarks and copyrights, there would be virtually no overlap. Despite the two terms often...
The Importance of Documenting and Securing Intellectual Property When I interview a new client, one of my first questions is “what do you ultimately want to do with the business?” Very few people want to keep their business forever (for example, forgo retirement),...
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