Intellectual Property
Protect your work from copycats. Learn the difference between trademarks, copyrights, and patents so you can safeguard your intellectual property.
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I Got a DMCA Notice. Now What?
Receiving a DMCA notice can be nerve-wracking, but it is vital that you don't ignore it. Read more to understand why you received one and what you can do to resolve it.
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Navigating Creative Commons Licensing
Creative Commons licenses work in conjunction with copyright law to make the sharing and tweaking of original works easier. Which license works best for you? Read on.
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Copyright Infringement and Substantial Similarity
Unfortunately, copyright infringement is very real. If you think you've been a victim of copyright infringement, you should understand how the standard of substantial similarity could make or break your case.
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How to Handle Willful Infringement
Copyright or patent infringement is a valid concern. Learn about the different types of infringement and what the penalties may be.
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Managing Your Digital Publishing Rights
Knowledge is power. Understanding digital publishing rights is crucial if you want to be a successful digital publisher. Learn some of the ways you can protect your digital creations.
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Copyleft vs. Open Source
Are copyleft and open source the same? Kind of. Learn how the two differ and whether one is right for your software project.
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Understanding the Difference Between Fair Use and Fair Dealing
The fair use doctrine is part of U.S. copyright law, while fair dealing laws are present in other countries. Learn about these two concepts and when they apply to copyrighted works.
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Creating Work for the Public Domain
Creative works that are in the public domain are available for anyone to use. Learn how works can become public domain and how you can contribute your own works.
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Finding the Right Fit: Comparing Intellectual Property Protections
Safeguard your ideas, inventions, and processes so others don't benefit from your genius unless you want them to.
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Understanding Orphan Works and Copyrights
Whenever a person creates a work that is copyrightable, such as a book, poem, or song, they immediately own the copyright to the work. Use of that work without the owner's permission is called infringement. If it's not possible to determine the copyright holder for a work, that work is considered an orphan work, although it is still protected by copyright law.
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