Blog

Today, I want to address some common misconceptions about copyright that often lead to confusion and misinformation. Copyright isn’t about stifling creativity, it’s about fostering it and protecting it. Firstly, the notion that everything on the internet is free for the taking is false. Just because something is accessible online doesn’t mean it’s free from Read More

Copyright termination is a legal provision that offers creators a second chance, a chance to regain control over their creative works. Imagine an artist who sold their masterpiece early in their career, only to see its values skyrocket with time. Copyright termination allows them or their heirs to reclaim those rights, reaping the rewards of Read More

Copyright Fair Use is a compass guiding us through the delicate balance between artistic protection and free expression. Let’s explore examples where Fair Use comes alive. Picture a film critic dissecting the nuances of a blockbuster movie, showcasing snippets to illustrate points. This is Fair Use, enabling insightful commentary. Imagine a teacher compiling educational materials, Read More

A copyright registration is a valuable step for creators and artists. First, it provides legal evidence of your work’s originality and ownership, making it easier to protect your intellectual property. Second, Registration grants you exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and adapt your work, deterring others from using it without permission. Third, it enhances your ability Read More

Is there a class of individuals who get copyrights above others? My answer is really not. I mean, it’s the obvious. You’ve got musicians, you’ve got TV production, but you also have books, people who create books, authors, you have photographers, you even have architects. I mean, people who do design work, that’s copyrightable, that’s Read More

Securing a copyright is paramount for safeguarding your creative works and ensuring that you have exclusive rights over their use and distribution. By obtaining a copyright, you establish legal proof of ownership, which is essential for protecting your intellectual property from unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification. This not only allows you to control how your Read More

A copyright protects the intellectual creative works of authors, such as books, movies, music, software, paintings, photographs, and many, many other types of work. A copyright application is filed with the Copyright Office. The application contains basic information such as the name and address of the author, the date the work was created, and most Read More