Copyright Archives

Back to the Future: The Year In Business Law

By William Scott Goldman | Jan 10, 2022

Recapping major developments from this past year in IP, branding law, trade regulation, and entertainment law, COVID-19 once again dominated our lives some two years later, casting its long shadow over the legal landscape. And branding law was no exception as outlined in our piece, COVID ®: Global Pandemic or U.S. Brandemic. Aside from the…

Non-standard Copyrights: The Scope of Protection is Expanding

By William Scott Goldman | Oct 26, 2021

Copyright law typically protects original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression against copying. As such, traditional examples of copyrightable subject matter have included books, motion pictures, sound recordings, paintings, and sculptural works. However, copyright is also applicable in certain “special cases”, such as product branding, websites and choreography. Choreographic Copyrights With…

Do These 3 Things to Keep Your Business Safe and Secure

By Charlotte Sylvester | Apr 27, 2020

We all want to keep our businesses as safe and secure as possible. Creating a startup is never going to be easy and you’re going to have to invest a whole lot of time, effort and money into every aspect of the business to ensure it stays up and running. There’s product development to focus…

5 Steps for Protecting Yourself from Copyright Infringement

By Kat Jackson | Aug 27, 2018

As an artist or entrepreneur, one of the most dreaded obstacles you may face is someone stealing your work. Copyright infringement is common and can be a massive disruption to a business or career. If it happens to you, be prepared to tackle it head on. These five critical steps will help you keep your…

7 Legal Risks of Doing Business Online

By David Smith | Aug 1, 2017

If you have an idea for a service or a product, you can start an online business. With modern technology, starting a business has never been easier… The web eliminates the immediate need for a storefront, you can easily promote—and for a reasonable price—on social media sites such as Facebook or Twitter, and you’ll be…

Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights & Licensing: What’s the Difference?

By Robert Steinberger | Sep 3, 2015

Diving into the world of intellectual property can be overwhelming. Especially when it comes to protecting and monetizing your information. Before getting started, you may ask yourself these questions: Has this product been created before? How do I guard my ideas? If I put it out there, how do I prevent people from stealing my…

Common Legal Mistakes for Small Businesses

By SmallBizClub | Jun 20, 2014

Regardless of the size of your company, the legal aspects of your business are critically important. Unfortunately, many small businesses fail to heed this salient fact, leaving them dangerously vulnerable and subject to serious legal exposure.

Why Your Business Name Matters

By Megan Totka | Feb 12, 2014

You might be thinking, well, of course the name of my business matters. But are there any of us who have not heard a business name and wondered, what in the world were those people thinking?

How to Protect Your Business Idea

By Buffie Edick | Jun 18, 2013

Your ideas can be as valuable to you as your physical property and protecting them should be something every business owner, inventor, or entrepreneur takes into consideration. Before you pitch your idea, there are some things to keep in mind about protecting your creativity.

How Long Does It Take to File for a DBA?

By Deborah Sweeney | Apr 10, 2013

It’s been our experience that, for the most part, timeliness is second only to price for many of our customers. And interestingly enough, customers tend to be concerned mostly with how long it takes to file for one of three things: DBA ‘Doing Business As’ names, copyrights, and trademarks.