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 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
Copyright Submission Guidelines
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
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