IS EVERYTHING LOST IF YOU LOSE RIGHTS TO A TRADEMARK?
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If your company loses legal protection of its name and logo, are you barred from using it?
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TRADEMARK RIGHTS
HOW DO I ID MY IP?
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A creative person often has an idea and wants to protect and monetize their idea. They want to tell the world about their idea, and secure the rights to said idea. There are several steps required before the creative dream can become a reality.
Read MoreSO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE – YOUR MOVES MAY BE COPYRIGHTED
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The rise of lawsuits, in the whirling world of choreography, has recently seen a steady rise in conjunction with the resurgence of reality dance shows.
Read MoreFAIR USE OR ABUSE?
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A common cultural trend is to edit a known image or logo in order to create new branding. This includes everything from editing well-known sneaker company logos to putting a unique touch on a photograph found on the internet.
Read MoreWHEN DOES BORROWING FROM THE WORKS OF OTHERS CREATE A DERIVATIVE WORK?
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Have you ever contemplated using portions of an existing song, picture or image to create something of your own? When creating this “novel work” one can argue that they were “inspired” by the original work..
Read MoreREMEDIES FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
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Breaking copyright laws, or copyright infringement, can result in a number of different potential consequences. The penalties for copyright infringement depend on various factors, such as the type of material the individual is infringing upon and the manner in which the material is used.
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