Copyrights

See how copyrights can protect your creative work, and know how to handle infringements, license agreements, and more.

How to Copyright a Graphic Design
To receive full legal protection for your graphic design, it must be registered as a copyright.
July 30, 2024 · 3 min read
Copyleft vs. Copyright
Copyleft is a kind of software license used by copyright owners. Get the details on how this licensing works and what rights it conveys.
July 30, 2024 · 3 min read
How to Copyright a Website
Because your company's website has value, it merits legal protection against infringement, which can only be achieved by filing an application to register a copyright.
July 30, 2024 · 3 min read
How to Copyright a Dance
A dance is considered a creative work that can be copyrighted if it's a coherent whole and not just individual moves—so if you're a dancer or choreographer, be sure to protect your work.
July 30, 2024 · 3 min read
How Long Does a Copyright Last?
There are a lot of complicated parts to copyright law; determining how long a copyright lasts is not one of them. It doesn't matter if you create computer code, abstract sculpture or technical writing: the terms of copyrights are all the same. With three simple facts, you will be able to know how long a copyright will last.
July 30, 2024 · 3 min read
Video Games and Copyright Infringement
Video game piracy is estimated to cost the video game industry millions of dollars every year. Enforcing these rights is a never-ending battle. Here we discuss some of the industry's anti-piracy efforts—and successes—over the past year.
July 30, 2024 · 3 min read
How Do I Use the Copyright Symbol?
Learn how to use the copyright symbol on your works, such as websites, books, and photographs.
July 30, 2024 · 2 min read
Appropriating Copyrighted Works: When Is It Legal?
When an artist uses a copyrighted work and creates something new, it can fall under a fair use exception in the law.
July 30, 2024 · 4 min read
Understanding the Copyright Registration Process
Registration is not required, but registering a copyright can have important advantages, including allowing you to sue others for copyright infringement.
July 30, 2024 · 3 min read
5 Things You Can't Copyright
In order to qualify for copyright protection, an original creative work must exist in tangible form—in other words, written down or in a form you can touch.
July 30, 2024 · 3 min read