Intellectual Property

Legal Guides

• Intellectual Property Basics - Copyrights

  Written by attorney Tyson Snow.

  

  INTRODUCTION TO COPYRIGHTS a. Definition. Federal copyright law allows protection of "original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, now known or later developed, from which... more

• Copyright Registration

  Written by attorney Jefferson Coulter. STAFF PICK

  

  What is copyright? Copyright is the set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of a particular work. These rights include the right to reproduce the work, distribute copies, and create new works... more

• Protecting Your Creativity: How Long Will Copyright Law Protect Me?

  Written by attorney Steven Rensch.

  

  Protecting Your Creativity: How Long Will Copyright Law Protect Me? Now that we know what types of works are copyrightable, how to take a work from copyrightable to copyrighted, and the importance of... more

• How to Avoid Copyright Infringement on Your Website

  Written by attorney Jowita Wysocka.

  

  Get familiar with basic copyright law.. Copyright is governed by Title 17 of the United States Code. Although copyright arises automatically in the creator of a work as soon as it is fixed in a... more

• Some Things That Can't Be Copyrighted

  Written by attorney Steven O'Donnell.

  

  Although copyright covers almost all creative endeavors, there are certain works that are not covered.

• Copyright FAQ

  Written by attorney Tamera Bennett.

  

  What is a copyright?. Copyright is an original work of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression; such as a song, book, or sound recording.

• Copyright Infringement Litigation FAQ

  Written by attorney Henry Fasthoff.

  

  Must a plaintiff have a copyright registration prior to filing suit?. Yes (except for claims brought under the Visual Artists Rights Act, 17 U.S.C. § 106A). Section 411(a) provides that “no civil... more