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Who Owns the Copyright – the Business, the Employee, or the Contractor?

Businesses commonly hire workers, whether as employees or contractors, to create content or works subject to federal copyright laws. This step is often necessary when a business owner or individual cannot create the necessary work on their own. However, hiring...

Are AI-Generated Works Eligible for Copyright Protection?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we create art, music, literature, and even software. With tools that can generate entire works at the click of a button, many creators and businesses are asking a critical question: Can AI-generated works...

Can You Copyright a Business Idea?

Have you ever wondered whether you could copyright your business idea? Or maybe you have written a blog, recorded a song, or created artwork, and thought, “Is this automatically protected?” These questions come up constantly for creators, entrepreneurs, and business...

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Safeguarding Your Creations Starts with the Right Legal Protection

Legal protection should be one of your first steps in protecting your creations, whether you're building something new, launching a product, or creating a brand that you want the world to recognize. And one of the most common questions I...

Florida State Laws that Protect Your Intellectual Property

Protecting your intellectual property can require more than federal law—it’s also a matter of Florida state law. While creators and businesses often rely on federal statutes, Florida provides its own powerful legal tools to safeguard trademarks, trade secrets, and business...

What Types of Property Can I Protect Under Copyright Law?

Securing copyright law protection is a critical first step in safeguarding your creative asset. Once your work is protected, you must be prepared to act if someone uses it without permission. Whether your work is a song, photograph, software program,...

Should I Copyright My Work Before I Attempt to Get It Published?

New writers of stories, songs, and plays, as well as freelance photographers, and other artists who wish to publish their work often worry that someone will steal it while it makes the rounds among agents, editors, and publishers. Can a...

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What to Do After Your Copyright, Trademark, or Patent Application is Rejected

Whether you want to register a copyright, trademark, or patent, doing so is essential to protect your original works, business, and brand from infringement in the future. However, the process of formally obtaining these legal rights can be lengthy and...

Copyright Infringement During Political Events

As the presidential election season hits its peak, it’s time that we look into a topic that seems to come up all the time. Many political candidates use copyrighted works like songs at rallies and campaign events. Sometimes, they have...

New Copyright Rule Offers News Sites a Group Registration Option

There has been some recent news regarding copyright registration for news websites that frequently update with current events and other materials. The U.S. Copyright Office recently issued a new rule authorizing a group registration option for news websites that could...

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