On behalf of Fergus, A Law Office | Jun 30, 2020 | Copyright Law
California entrepreneurs and business owners have many things that need protection. You can turn to patents, copyrights or trademarks. Having these helps you keep your ideas and products safe from theft. But you cannot simply register for these items and then forget...
On behalf of Fergus, A Law Office | Jun 16, 2020 | Copyright Law
If you work in the music industry, our law office knows the multiple pressures you likely face. For smaller artists who have a modest but strong support base, it is especially disheartening when one’s work is stolen and no credit is given. For example, if you...
On behalf of Fergus, A Law Office | Apr 16, 2020 | Copyright Law
When you create intellectual property — whether said property is a logo, symbol, catch phrase, secret recipe or written work — you should take appropriate measures to protect your time and monetary investment. There are three main forms of protection, the two most...
On behalf of Fergus, A Law Office | Apr 6, 2020 | Copyright Law
Copyright protection is essential for artists and designers who wish to safeguard their literary works, musicals, art, movies, website content, photographs, songs, architecture and computer software. Once a protection is put in place, anyone who reproduces, publicly...
On behalf of Fergus, A Law Office | Mar 10, 2020 | Copyright Law
Many businesses take to social media when spreading the news about new products, services and noteworthy events. It is a quick way to share branded messages and custom content to convert prospects into clients. Unfortunately, once the artwork is on the internet, the...
On behalf of Fergus, A Law Office | Feb 4, 2020 | Copyright Law
While most people are aware of at least one major copyright infringement taking place within popular culture, there are still many misconceptions about copyright law. Understanding what is fact and what is fiction when it comes to this topic can prevent you from...
On behalf of Fergus, A Law Office | Jan 4, 2020 | Copyright Law
When you create an original artistic work in California such as a painting, a book, a musical composition, a computer program, a website, etc., you receive an automatic copyright to it once it reaches its final form. This gives you the right to affix the copyright...
On behalf of Fergus, A Law Office | Nov 21, 2019 | Copyright Law, San Francisco Civil Litigation Blog
We spend a significant amount of time on this blog discussing entertainment law, including copyright law.The legal protections afforded to copyright holders are significant, but they must be policed to counteract infringement. This can be challenging to do, especially...
On behalf of Fergus, A Law Office | Nov 7, 2019 | Copyright Law, San Francisco Civil Litigation Blog
Copyright protections are far-reaching. This is great news for those who create a work, but it can spell trouble for those who are unfamiliar with these protections and are accused of misappropriating these works. When this happens, litigation can arise. For a...
On behalf of Fergus, A Law Office | Sep 26, 2019 | Copyright Law, San Francisco Civil Litigation Blog
Intellectual property can be quite valuable. One reason is because it can be used over and over again. A book can be read multiple times and adapted into film, movies can be shown in theaters and transferred to DVD and modes of streaming, and songs can be played in...
