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When it comes to protecting your creative work, copyrights are often the way to go. Learn more in our Copyrights section with articles ranging from protecting your website to understanding the definition of plagiarism.

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5 Things You Can’t Copyright
Mar 2010

So you’ve written the next hit song, crafted a slogan to sell millions, and even come up with a recipe that puts Iron Chef to shame—the question is, can you Copyright them? Learn the five surprising things that you can’t copyright (and what you can.) more...

Deceptively Duped? Court says no.
Nov 2009

Fall is here and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Thanksgiving Dinner is one of the most American of meals and one could argue the most important meal of the year. The turkey takes center stage. Desserts are eagerly anticipated. Yet, however they're served; vegetables are still the brunt of bribes for many parents, even during Thanksgiving. more...

Trademarks v. Copyrights: Which one is right for you?
Nov 2009

Intellectual property can be a tricky field. Navigating it properly can mean the difference between waging a vicious court battle and quietly enjoying the fruits of your creative labors. Here are our top tips to help you understand the two most frequently confused rights - copyright and trademark. more...

Can Amazon Legally Delete Books from Your Kindle?
Sep 2009

In July 2009, Amazon discovered two of George Orwell's books had been digitally uploaded to its Kindle e-book store by a company that didn't own the rights. Amazon pulled the e-books from its site and remotely deleted copies from customers' Kindles without notice. The retail giant did refund the purchase price, but Kindle users likened the remote deletion to Amazon coming into their homes, taking a purchased book from their bookshelves, and leaving a few dollars in its place. more...