Intellectual Property Basics

Start here if you're new to intellectual property. Learn all about copyrights, trademarks, patents, and more.

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.
April 3, 2024 · 6 min read
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.
April 3, 2024 · 4 min read
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.
February 12, 2024 · 4 min read
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?
January 10, 2024 · 3 min read
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.
January 10, 2024 · 3 min read
Understanding your copyright license agreement
December 7, 2023 · 2 min read
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.
November 30, 2023 · 2 min read
Understanding a deed of assignment for intellectual property
A deed of transfer is used to change the ownership of intellectual property, a common occurrence in business. Explore how and when to use one.
November 24, 2023 · 3 min read
How to reply to a cease and desist letter
There are many ways to respond to a cease and desist letter. Instead of panicking, which is often the first response, or ignoring it, learn what to do if you get served with a cease and desist letter, including how to tell if the claim is legitimate.
November 21, 2023 · 4 min read
Managing your company's intellectual capital
Understanding intellectual capital management (ICM) can be essential to the success of your business. Help maximize the value and effectiveness of your company and personnel's total knowledge by learning the basics of ICM.
November 1, 2023 · 3 min read