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...
The Copyright Office explains fair use as a legal doctrine that permits the unlicensed use of copyright-protected work. This is only under specific circumstances, however. The Copyright Act has a framework included to determine whether something falls under fair use....
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...
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 are a DJ...
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...
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...
