Intellectual Property Basics
Start here if you're new to intellectual property. Learn all about copyrights, trademarks, patents, and more.
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Copyright Submission Guidelines
When you register work with the Copyright Office, you submit a deposit—one or more copies of the work—along with the application. Usually, if the work has been published in physical form (e.g., a book, printed flyer, CD, or poster), the Copyright Office requires two physical copies. If the work is unpublished or only available online, the Copyright Office accepts electronic materials.
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What Are the Limitations of Copyright Protections?
As a creator, copyright law protects you from those who would copy and exploit your work for financial gain. However, copyright protection has some limits you should know about.
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What Is a Synchronization License?
Whether you're using a popular recording in your company's web presentation or just posting a cool video of your toddler singing one of today's hits, you'll need a synchronization license for that music before you put the content out into the world.
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Top 5 Intellectual Property Disputes
Intellectual property disputes are incredibly common. Find out what intellectual property is and what your rights are.
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Posting Cover Songs on YouTube? What You Need to Know
Songs are protected by copyright, and if you don’t get the right licenses, your YouTube cover song could be removed and you risk losing your entire channel.
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Three Things You Can Do to Protect Your Intellectual Property
In the murky world of intellectual property, it is easy to confuse copyright, patent, and trademark law. But understanding these three very different legal areas is often the key to effectively protecting your intellectual property from would-be IP thieves.
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Soft Intellectual Property: What Is It and How Is It Valued?
Soft intellectual property is the life blood of content creators. Learn more about what soft intellectual property is and how it is valued.
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Taking on Social Media's New Intellectual Property Challenges
What did Gigi Hadid do for a third time that is getting her sued? And what can you do to prevent being sued for the same reason?
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How to Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights When Collaborating with Others
When working with others, it pays to have clear agreements about ownership of the project or intellectual property.
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Understanding Digital Distribution Rights
Now that you've created your digital masterpiece, you're ready to share it with the world. Your first step is to understand your digital distribution rights. Here's what you need to know.
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