Courts have used the inverse ratio rule to determine whether an allegedly recreated musical composition sounds like a previous work. As described in Rolling Stone magazine, the rule implies that the more access an individual had to the original work, the less a...
If you create an artistic expression, you may consider applying for a copyright to protect your work from infringement. A copyright covers tangible art pieces, such as movies, architecture, poems, musical compositions, photographs, paintings, illustrations, books,...
Many creative works are the result of collaboration, but the artists involved in that collaboration may face significant complexity when establishing copyright of their work. How can creators of intellectual property (IP) protect their rights when co-creating a work?...
Without a thorough understanding of copyright issues, your client may not adequately protect his or her valuable intellectual property. Unfortunately, copyright misinformation leads many artists astray and puts their creative works at risk. Review these common myths...
When dealing with infringement of copyright, you may wonder what your legal options are. Litigation is one possibility. But is it always the best? Sometimes, litigation does not work out in your favor. In these cases, it is important to know what other methods of...
If you are frustrated because your copyrighted work was used without permission, you likely have a number of concerns. Whether you are unsure about your legal rights and do not know how to hold another party responsible for violations or you are dealing with high...
For decades, the copyright process in California and around the nation was pretty straightforward. Art such as films, plays and books would all be easily inserted into this copyright sector. However, the introduction of the internet has made things a little...
You know that one of the most valuable assets of your enterprise is its intellectual property. However, you may not be aware of the best strategy to shield access by others who want to profit from your IP. Review these legal strategies for IP protection that holds up...
When you create your own audio, video, images or any other form of intellectual property, you typically expect that you can copyright it and later use that intellectual property to draw an income for yourself. In some situations though, you might not own the copyright...
Protecting content or product that you created allows you the freedom to continue designing your creations with peace of mind. An active and valid copyright may achieve this goal and enable you to maintain the rights to your ideas. While the process of seeking...
