Picking a name for a business or product is one of the first steps for any new venture. However, many companies don’t register their trademarks during the start-up phase, usually waiting until a later time when sufficient cash is available if registered at all. That decision is a bit of a gamble. In reality, businesses should prioritize trademark registration for their brands or company...
In this article, we discuss international copyright treaties, the minimum protection you may see from countries across the globe, as well as the enhanced rights only available in the United States.
What things should artists be negotiating as part of licensing or gallery contracts? We take a look at some of the most important along with a review of several standard provisions.
Don't be at a disadvantage when negotiating against an experienced opposing party. Here a few things to consider to even the playing field.
Given the popularity of street art, video mash-ups, remixes, or pop art, it's important to know whether the works being used are copyright-free.
A team of scientists, programmers and historians have created an algorithm that created a physical work of art that mimics the look of a genuine Rembrandt painting. But can a computer generated work have copyright protection?
Many people think if they pay for creative work, they own the copyright but as you'll see in this article, that isn't always the case.
Are street photographers protected when taking photos of strangers in public or are they invading the subject's right to privacy?
Your name is a corporate asset with real tangible value, and protecting it is an important business consideration. A trademark may be the answer.
Registering your work with the U.S. Copyright Office is the most effective way to ensure you'll be fairly compensated in a copyright infringement lawsuit.
If an artwork is in the public domain, free from copyright protection, then how can a museum claim it holds the copyright?
On Jan 1, 2019, we not only ushered in a new year but also an unprecedented amount of creative works entering the public domain.
