Copyrights

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

How to Copyright Artwork
Registering the copyright for your work of art is a great way to protect your intellectual property rights. Find out how registration works, how it helps you, and more.
July 30, 2024 · 3 min read
How to Copyright Music
You own your music the minute you record it or write it down, but you need to copyright the song to best protect it.
July 30, 2024 · 2 min read
How to Copyright a Book
You can register a copyright for your book by submitting your registration electronically, or by mailing in a print application.
July 30, 2024 · 3 min read
What Is a Mechanical License?
If you've recorded someone else's song, you'll need to secure a mechanical license for that song before you release it into the world.
July 30, 2024 · 3 min read
8 Questions to Ask a Copyright Lawyer
Hiring an experienced lawyer can help protect the original creations of authors, artists, and other creatives. Read on to learn the key questions to ask a copyright attorney to make sure they’re the right fit for you.
July 22, 2024 · 9 min read
What Are Derivative Works Under Copyright Law?
Find out what constitutes a derivative work and how it's protected by copyright law.
July 18, 2024 · 4 min read
Protecting and selling your mobile application
Even with the mobile app business booming, there is still room for app innovation. If you have your own idea for a mobile app and are ready to start developing it, you will want to make sure you understand the rules regarding copyright protection for computer programs—including what is protected and what is not—especially if you plan to profit from your work.
June 12, 2024 · 3 min read
Fair use and fair dealing in social media
Because copyright laws extend to the digital space, online users need to know how to respect copyright and protect their own copyrighted works on social media. Here's what you need to know before you post.
June 12, 2024 · 5 min read
The Fair Use Doctrine: When Use of Copyrighted Material Is Acceptable
There isn’t one easy definition of fair use, however some fair use guidelines help determine if fair use is applicable in a certain case.
June 12, 2024 · 5 min read
How Do You Get a Copyright on Something?
One thing that makes copyright law so challenging is that copyright law requires analysis of creative works in the abstract. What gives your work that "something" that will result in copyright protection?
June 12, 2024 · 2 min read