copyright concepts
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Foreign Authors Must Register in the U.S. for Full Protection
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Are you a foreign author? Foreign to the United States, that is. We Americans can be like that sometimes. And unfortunately, our copyright law is the same. Like almost…
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Protecting Copyright Isn’t Always About Money
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In 2013, The Beastie Boys filed suit against the girl-oriented, creative toy company GoldieBlox. Not for the money, but for the principle. GoldieBlox had created a derivative of the…
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Webinar – Protecting Your Passion
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RightsClick and Qti.ai team up in their first joint webinar for creative entrepreneurs. Protecting Your Passion for your creative venture means protecting your intellectual property. Hear from creator/entrepreneur Jennifer…
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What is Original in Copyright Law?
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In casual conversation or art criticism, we tend to use the word original to describe a new work that stands out for one reason or another. But in the…
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Some Things That Are Not Copyright
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In order to effectively protect your rights, it’s a good idea to know about a few issues of concern that are not copyright matters. Below is some general guidance…
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The “Server Test” – A Shell Game in Copyright Law
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Suppose you come across one of your images on a news site, blog, or promotional site– a common occurrence for many creators. You’re certain that you didn’t give permission…
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Reasons to Register with the Copyright Office
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Any work created in the United States after January 1, 1978 is automatically protected by copyright law. BUT there’s a catch. If you do not register your work with…