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There is a lot of time and effort that goes into creating a logo that accurately represents your band. As such, it’s important to take the proper steps to protect your art so you have some recourse if infringement occurs.
For the most part, band logos can be considered an original and creative form of […]

Once you complete an original musical work and put it in a fixed form (i.e. a CD), you automatically own the copyright. This is the beauty of Copyright Law! However, just because you own the copyright, doesn’t mean it’s easy to prove you were the first creator should someone steal your work.
As […]

The rights granted through copyright law are very important to the owner of the copyright. As such, it is imperative to understand who the owner of the work is to determine who actually has the rights.
Tip 1: Creator is the Owner
As a general rule, the creator of the copyright (the author) is the owner. […]

There is often confusion on whether one has a copyright in a work, or whether they should get a patent for protection.
In this article, you will finally come away with a clear understanding on the difference between these two types of intellectual property.
The Rights Afforded by Copyright Protection:
Copyright protects the expression of literary and artistic […]

Could copyright get any more complicated? There are so many factors that play into the laws governing each work, and determining the duration of copyright is no exception.
As a general rule for countries who are signatories of the Bern Convention (over 100 countries are members of this convention), the minimum duration of copyright is […]

To include the notice, or not to include the notice? A common point of confusion for copyright creators is whether they need to include the copyright notice with their work for copyright protection.
The good news for most creators is you do not need to include a copyright notice with your work to have copyright […]

The more I speak with people, the more I realize copyright is a topic that is still commonly misunderstood.
This article is intended to clarify some of the major questions about copyright so people can feel comfortable promoting their work to outside parties.
Tip 1: What is Copyright?
It only seems logical to begin this article by describing […]

I own an independent graphic design company and have been providing design work for local bands and businesses for a few years now; there are only a few of us in this company and we’re not millionaires by any stretch of the imagination but we make enough to get by and the genuine love of […]

Imagine you are an inspiring film producer with a terrific idea for a major television mini-series or feature film. In order to pitch your product to the studios or an established producer who can arrange financing, you need a script.
After shopping around you find a struggling writer who agrees to write your script for […]