The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reported 403,588 trademark registrations as of quarter three of 2023. Trademark registration provides protection against misuse of business marks. If you are a business, you might wonder if registering your trademark is necessary...
In recent years, artificial intelligence has become a prominent tool for creating many forms of content. However, content creators wonder whether these AI-generated creations can receive copyright protection. Copyright, a legal concept that safeguards the rights of...
Copyright laws protect your rights to your creative works. One essential aspect of copyright protection pertains to derivative works. Derivative works are new creations resulting from existing copyrighted material, such as novels, songs, movies and artwork. If you...
Understanding the trademark application process is vital if you wish to protect your brand's unique symbols, logos or phrases. These trademarks represent the face of your business, and securing them safeguards your brand from infringement. The process of obtaining a...
Your trademark can do a lot to promote your company to the buying public and distinguish your products from the competition. Naturally, you probably want to register your mark with the federal government as soon as possible. However, according to the United States...
Imagine spending countless hours creating a piece of music, a painting or even a novel, only to have someone else use it without your permission. You might feel violated, and understandably so. But, what if they claim their usage falls under the umbrella of 'fair...
Many creatives pour their hearts and souls into their designs, only to wonder if they need to protect the designs from potential copyright infringements. This question arises because people often confuse copyrights with trademarks. While they both protect intellectual...
Copyright is one of the best protections a creator has for his or her creative work. It is also often misunderstood. Once you create a work and put it in a tangible form, you automatically own the copyright. You do not have to take formal steps to secure the...
When dealing with the licensing of copyrighted material, most people have plenty of questions. Unless someone works in an industry that involves a lot of copyrights, many people will never have to worry about dealing with these matters directly. To those who do, or...
Trademarks are valuable assets that protect a company's brand and identity. However, contrary to popular belief, trademarks do not last forever. They have a lifespan that depends on various factors, including the owner's continuous use of the mark and regular renewal...