Committing copyright infringement can carry serious civil and criminal penalties. You may be liable even if the infringement was not intentional. If you are accused of committing copyright infringement, it is important to be aware of the steps you can take to address the matter and minimize your liability. What Constitutes Copyright Infringement? Copyright protection provides the creator or owner …
How to Use a Copyright Protected Song in a YouTube Video
Music has the ability to capture people’s attention. Whether it is the new viral hit of the week, a classic, or an unknown gem. Content creators know this all too well when choosing the right song to marry with their content, products or services to market and advertise on YouTube. YouTube has millions of daily active users, making it an …
International Copyright Protection
With the ease of access to content over the internet, creators (“authors”) find importance in obtaining intellectual property protection in the United States and abroad. Copyright laws are national in nature. This means that whether protection is afforded to a work is generally dependent on the laws of the territory in which protection is sought. However, there are a number …
Copyright Protection for Jewelry Designs
A universal form of adornment, the history of jewelry dates back over 25,000 years. The first forms of jewelry were made of feathers, bones, shells and stones and carried spiritual meanings. With the onset of the metal-era, jewelry became a sign of wealth and royalty. Today, jewelry is worn by the masses as a form of expression and adornment. The …
Copyright Issues in Self – Publishing
With the influx of new self-publishing services such as Amazon KDP and Createspace, self-publishing has become an appealing option for up and coming writers. The world of literary publishing is filled with copyright concerns typically placed in the hands of the writer’s publishing house, equipped with its own legal counsel. A writer who self-publishes is usually left with the responsibility …
