Copyrights

See how copyrights can protect your creative work, and know how to handle infringements, license agreements, and more.

Blogging and intellectual property law
Following these guidelines can help you stay on the right side of the law and understand your own rights.
March 23, 2023 · 6 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.
March 23, 2023 · 3 min read
E-publishing and the importance of copyright
With the popularity of e-books and growth of the technology to support them, electronic publishing has become a lot easier. Yet with that ease and a wide open marketplace, it becomes even more important you take the necessary steps to protect your creative work with a copyright.
March 23, 2023 · 2 min read
The state of the 'fair use' defense in the art world
The great French Post-Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin once said, 'Art is either plagiarism or revolution.' More than 100 years later, this statement is still up for debate among artists, some of whose work is being found to infringe others' copyrights.
March 23, 2023 · 4 min read
Copyright 101
Ever wonder what you can copyright? Or whether you really need to copyright your work to protect it? Copyright can be confusing, so we break it down and give you the basics you need to know.
March 22, 2023 · 3 min read
What are derivative works under copyright law?
Find out what constitutes a derivative work and how it's protected by copyright law.
March 22, 2023 · 4 min read
Who owns the rights to your life story?
An unknown, down on his luck fighter gets a shot at the big time against the reigning, legendary champ. Although the endearing underdog eventually loses by technical knockout, he dances toe-to-toe with the champ for 15 rounds, even knocking down one of the greatest pugilists ever along the way.
March 22, 2023 · 5 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.
March 22, 2023 · 4 min read
The Copyright Commons: Works in the public domain
Many of us have looked at a piece of art, watched a movie, or listened to a popular song and thought of using it to create something new. Well…can you?
March 22, 2023 · 3 min read
Protecting and selling your mobile application
Even with the mobile app business booming, there is still room for app innovation. If you have your own idea for a mobile app and are ready to start developing it, you will want to make sure you understand the rules regarding copyright protection for computer programs—including what is protected and what is not—especially if you plan to profit from your work.
March 22, 2023 · 3 min read