There are different types of protections for intellectual property. If you are not familiar with the options, it can become confusing to differentiate among them. However, there are distinct differences among the various forms of protection. Two common types of...
A federal appeals court in California has ruled that a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against pop star Taylor Swift can go forward. The claim was originally dismissed by a judge in a lower court. The case before the court was filed by songwriters Sean Hall and...
On Oct. 22, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill that would create a copyright small claims court for online content creators. The measure was approved by a vote of 410-6. The Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act, or the CASE Act, would...
Whether your business focuses on local clientele or has an international reach, chances are you have a company website that provides information on your products and services. Your site may also contain unique content, such as blog posts, whitepapers or news articles....
When it comes to international copyright laws, most of the focus tends to be on music and movies. Every so often a software company may also make the news. But, what about photographers? According to ABC, photographers are losing income to news agencies, travel...
In many cases, it is easy to copy online content, such as digital photographs and text. As such, you may wonder if it is possible to copyright your online content and prevent others from using it without your permission. In most cases, you may protect your digital...
There are some circumstances that warrant expedited copyright. In this case, special handling is an option that allows faster processing of copyright applications when certain factors are present. Copyright.gov explains the rules and regulations surrounding...
If you own a business and you find out that another company or party is using your intellectual property (IP) without your permission, whether domestically or internationally, you probably want to take action to secure your rights. If so, you will likely need to...
Copyright infringement takes all sorts of forms, and this is particularly true in the digital era. Some people and businesses may unknowingly violate copyright law, while others may do so thinking that they will never be caught. Furthermore, some businesses are...
As a business owner, you likely have to deal with many different stressors as a result of the wrongdoing of others. Some of these hurdles may be resolved outside of the courtroom, which can be preferable in certain instances. Other situations, however, must be dealt...
