Intellectual Property

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

Should you trademark your name?
In the always evolving electronic age, many famous celebrities are using trademark law to protect the use of their name over the Internet. Should you?
March 28, 2023 · 4 min read
Patent squatters: Is it possible to patent an invention that everyone's been using for years?
Can you patent a new product that stems from an old favorite?
March 27, 2023 · 5 min read
Health and the City: How close is too close in trademarks?
Jennifer Cassetta was excited to apply for a trademark for her Manhattan fitness and martial arts center. Then HBO got word that her business is called Health and the City. The cable company thinks Cassetta's proposed name is too close to their hit television series.
March 27, 2023 · 2 min read
What is Creative Commons? 5 frequently asked questions
Get answers to your Creative Commons questions here.
March 27, 2023 · 4 min read
Disabled inventors: Necessity is the mother of invention
Inventors are known to tackle problems they encounter in their everyday lives. For disabled inventors solving these problems can have a life-changing impact, not just for themselves, but others who can benefit from their ingenuity.
March 27, 2023 · 2 min read
Can fashion designs be copyrighted?
Recording artist Gwen Stefani recently filed an infringement suit against Forever 21, alleging that the 'fast-fashion' retailer improperly used the heart and heart/box trademarks from her upscale Harajuku line on its own merchandise in a 'virtually indistinguishable' way.
March 27, 2023 · 3 min read
Attention songwriters: Protect your valuable assets with a copyright
You must register a copyright for your song to assert your songwriter rights and prevent someone from copying or performing your music without your permission.
March 24, 2023 · 3 min read
Top 5 accidental inventions & discoveries
From a vengeful chef who created a classic treat to a scientist whose moldy Petri dishes became a life-saving medication, some of today's best-known inventions were the result of accidental discoveries.
March 24, 2023 · 3 min read
Selling your patent: What you need to know
A patent which grants ownership of an invention, but it won't pay you. There are a few ways you can generate a profit from your idea.
March 24, 2023 · 5 min read
8 basic facts every musician should know about copyright law
You've worked long and hard on your original music. How can you keep others from using and profiting from your music without your consent? Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.
March 24, 2023 · 2 min read