Copyrights
Learn how copyrights can protect your creative work and how to handle infringements, license agreements, and more.
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How to Copyright a Logo by Yourself
Copyrighting a logo by yourself involves registering your logo with the U.S. Copyright Office, paying applicable fees, and submitting copies of your logo.
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How to Know if an Image Is Copyrighted
There are a few ways to find out if an image is copyrighted, such as conducting a search, identifying the copyright symbol, or seeing a watermark.
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Copyright Assignment: A How-To Guide
Copyright assignment is the transfer of a copyright from one party to another. To do it right, follow the steps below.
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What Is a Copyright License?
A copyright license gives a licensee authorization to use a work from the copyright owner, usually in exchange for payment.
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How to Write a Book Copyright Page
For a legally enforceable copyright page, you’ll need a copyright notice and a rights reserved notice—and you’ll need to touch on a few major points.
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How to Copyright a Poem
Registering a poem’s copyright provides a public record of the author’s ownership rights, serving as proof of ownership and expanding enforcement options.
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Intellectual Property Basics: What Can Be Copyrighted
Only original works of authorship may be copyrighted. This means that the original creator of the work or his or her agent is the only one who may obtain a copyright. You cannot take someone else's work and copyright it.
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The Term 'All Rights Reserved' Explained
"All rights reserved" is a copyright notice indicating that a copyright holder owns all exclusive rights to a work and no one else may use it unless granted permission.
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How to Type the Copyright Symbol
Typing the copyright symbol is as easy as pressing and holding a few keys, but the method differs depending on whether you use a Mac or Windows PC.
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How to Avoid Copyright Infringement
Here's how to avoid accidentally stepping on the rights of another's creative work.
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