Intellectual Property Basics
Start here if you're new to intellectual property. Learn all about copyrights, trademarks, patents, and more.
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Royalties for Cover Songs
Performing cover songs can be a lucrative gig—especially if you're good. But if you haven't paid royalties or secured the rights to perform them, you could be in trouble.
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Selling a Patent, Copyright, or Trademark
Patents, trademarks, and copyrights are all forms of intellectual property and just like any other property, intellectual property can be bought, sold, inherited, or otherwise transferred.
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Understanding Your Copyright License Agreement
When you own a copyrighted work, such as a book, article, play, or song, you have the right to decide if and how anyone else can use it. Giving permission to do so is called granting a license, which is a written contract giving the user authorization to use the work, usually in exchange for payment.
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Understanding EULAs
An end-user license agreement (EULA) is a mechanism for a user to agree that the use of another's app, product, or concept does not transfer any ownership interest to the user.
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What Is Intellectual Property?
IP protects original works of the mind, such as literary and artistic works, inventions, designs, and company names.
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The Complete Guide to Intellectual Property
Trademarks, copyrights, and patents can be powerful tools to protect your business and creative works, learn how in our complete guide.
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Trade Name vs. Business Name: What's the Difference?
A business can have both a legal or registered name and trade name—but there are important differences and requirements for each.
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The Basics: Provisional Patent vs. Utility Patent
Whether you plan on filing the documents yourself or getting professional advice, every inventor should know about the differences between utility and provisional patents. Read more here.
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Trademarks for Sale: Exploring Trademark Auctions
If you've got a trademark that doesn't suit your needs anymore—or you're looking to pick one up—trademark auctions might be the answer. Read on to find out how trademark auctions work and what dangers to watch out for.
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Do You Need an Attorney to Get a Copyright?
Registering your own copyright isn't hard to do but, depending on your circumstances, it might make sense to consult an experienced copyright attorney.
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