Copyrights

Find out what constitutes a derivative work and how it's protected by copyright law.

The great French Post-Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin once said, “Art is either plagiarism or revolution.” More than 100 years later, this…

Developing an app opens up a variety of legal considerations from liability to intellectual property. These four easy steps will help you protect…

If you've made a movie or short film, you've already got a copyright but to get the full protection of the law, you need to register the copyright…

A copyright protects your creative works, such as photos and images. Find out how to register your copyright with the Copyright Office to get the…

If you've recorded someone else's song, you'll need to secure a mechanical license for that song before you release it into the world.

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…

Copyrights and trademarks are both important tools in protecting your intellectual property, but knowing what you need can be confusing.

Some of the world's most valuable property is intellectual property—but it can become worthless if you don't know how to protect it.

The DMCA expanded existing copyright laws to address issues created by new technology. Get the scoop on the main points of the DMCA and learn what…