Intellectual Property

Protect your work from copycats. Learn the difference between trademarks, copyrights, and patents so you can safeguard your intellectual property.

How to trademark a name
The trademark application process can be complicated, so you need to know what the United States Patent and Trademark Office is looking for when you apply.
October 11, 2023 · 4 min read
How to check if a trademark is already registered
You can avoid legal trouble and countless headaches by being proactive to ensure you don't infringe on another company's trademark.
October 11, 2023 · 4 min read
Why do I need to conduct a trademark search?
By knowing what other trademarks are out there, you will understand if there is room for the mark that you want to protect. It is better to find out early, so you can find a mark that will be easier to protect.
October 4, 2023 · 4 min read
Is your great idea copyrightable?
If you are an idea maker with a brilliant new concept, the last thing you want to do is sit and wait. Learn about the basics of copyright before proceeding.
October 4, 2023 · 5 min read
Understanding digital rights management
Copyright registration of digital content has limited ability to protect creative works. Digital rights management (DRM) is a way to increase protection, but it's necessary to understand its benefits and limitations.
October 3, 2023 · 4 min read
Monitoring and protecting your trademark
In order for a trademark to be effective, it must be enforced. Find out how to guard your trademark, what happens if you don’t stop trademark conflicts, how you can stop an infringing trademark, and more.
September 27, 2023 · 2 min read
What the Cleveland Indians' name change could mean for brands
Brands who listen to the concerns of the communities they serve could be rewarded.
September 21, 2023 · 2 min read
What you can do when someone steals or misuses your photos
With social communities, using cameras phones to upload and instantly share images on the Internet has become a regular part of our lives. With this, the potential to have your photos stolen or misused becomes all too real. But there are laws that can help a sticky situation from getting worse.
August 28, 2023 · 4 min read
What to know about rights of publicity
Bette Midler sued Ford Motor Company for featuring an impersonation of her voice. Jeffrey Sarver sued the creators of The Hurt Locker for allegedly using his experiences as a soldier in Iraq. Are these violations of privacy or are they copyright infringement? The examples actually concern an area of the law known as “rights of publicity,” and it is not for the faint of heart.
August 16, 2023 · 4 min read
How to search for a trademark
Searching for a trademark is the first step in getting your own trademark. Find out how to get started with this easy-to-follow explanation of how the registration process works, how much it costs, how long it takes and more.
June 20, 2023 · 3 min read