What Constitutes Copyright Infringement?
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What Constitutes Copyright Infringement?

Subject to certain defenses, it is copyright infringement for someone other than the author to do the following without the author’s permission:1. copy or reproduce the work2. create a new work derived from the original work (for example, by translating the work into a new language, by copying and distorting the image, or by transferring…

WHAT IS FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHT?
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WHAT IS FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHT?

WHAT IS FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHT? What is Fair use of a Copyright? Fair use is a legal doctrine that promotes freedom of expression by permitting the unlicensed use of copyright-protected works in certain circumstances.  Criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research—are examples of activities that may qualify as fair use.  Protect your…

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5 WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

5 WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Trademark your business or product name – Intellectual property includes artistic and musical works, designs, images, literature and software. These help develop brand recognition and customer trust in a specific industry. Avoid copying other brands – The United States Patent and Trademark office refers to copying as “likelihood…

FAIR USE
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FAIR USE

COPYRIGHT BASICS What is Fair use of a Copyright? Fair use is a legal doctrine that promotes freedom of expression by permitting the unlicensed use of copyright-protected works in certain circumstances.  Criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research—are examples of activities that may qualify as fair use.  Protect your ideas! Purpose and character of…

TRADEMARK EXAMPLES
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TRADEMARK EXAMPLES

Trademark examples Almost anything can be a trademark if it indicates the source of your goods and services. It could be a word, slogan, design, or combination of these. It could even be a sound, a scent, or a color. Standard character trademarks Most trademarks are register as standard character trademarks.  These trademarks consist of words, letters,…

5 WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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5 WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Trademark your business or product name – Intellectual property includes artistic and musical works, designs, images, literature and software. These help develop brand recognition and customer trust in a specific industry. Avoid copying other brands – The United States Patent and Trademark office refers to copying as “likelihood of confusion.” This exists if your trademark…

IS A TRADEMARK APPLICATION RIGHT FOR YOU?
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IS A TRADEMARK APPLICATION RIGHT FOR YOU?

Is a trademark application right for you? Trademarks, patents, copyrights, domain names, and business name registrations all differ, so it is important to learn whether a trademark is appropriate for you. A trademark typically protects brand names and logos used on goods and services. A patent protects an invention. A copyright protects an original artistic…

What is Intellectual Property Law?
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What is Intellectual Property Law?

Intellectual property refers to the expressions of creativity such as naming of goods and services in interstate commerce, inventive concepts, art and designs. Individual legal rights to protection of this creativity can be found in patent, trademark and copyright law. An intellectual property law attorney can help explain the differences and similarities among these three…