Intellectual Property

Protect your work from copycats. Learn the difference between trademarks, copyrights, and patents so you can safeguard your intellectual property.

How to Copyright a Song
The key to knowing how to copyright a song is to know what copyright protects.
January 31, 2024 · 2 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 trademark license agreement
If you want to use another company's trademark on your own products or want to allow another business to use your mark, using a trademark license agreement can protect your rights. Find out more about required provisions and considerations today.
January 10, 2024 · 3 min read
How to file a patent
Before you can profit from your invention, there are several steps to take to get the right kind of protection you need. Find out how you file a patent application, whether you need a lawyer or can do it yourself, and what it means to have a patent pending.
January 5, 2024 · 6 min read
Are literary parodies protected under the first amendment?
December 28, 2023 · 6 min read
Defend your Trademark with a Cease and Desist Letter
Your efforts to build a brand can be thwarted by trademark infringers who can besmirch your reputation by offering inferior goods and services under your trademark. Learn how cease and desist letters can help stop trademark infringement.
December 14, 2023 · 3 min read
Defend your trademark with a certification of cease and desist
Trademark infringement can sap your business of sales while doing damage to hard-earned brand reputation. Learn how a certification of cease and desist can help you enforce your rights and stop infringement.
December 14, 2023 · 3 min read
Avoid infringement by getting copyright permission
Need to reuse someone else's creative work?
December 13, 2023 · 3 min read
Understanding joint work and copyright
If you collaborate on a project, you need to understand your rights as a co-creator.
December 13, 2023 · 3 min read