In this episode, Michelle Carter and I discuss some of the mistakes that bloggers make which result in a lawsuit. This can include trademark infringement (naming a blog after a registered trademark), copyright infringement (in pictures and music),...
In Episode 3, I am joined by Jim Cushing. Jim is a lawyer at The Law Office of Faye Riva Cohen, P.C. , focusing on family, real estate, and unemployment law. Jim is a big fan of the band Yes and discussed a copyright infringement case that a...
Welcome to Episode 2 of the "Law & Business" podcast: An Introduction to Copyrights. In this edition, I talk about what a copyright is, what rights a copyright owner has, and some thoughts for businesses that create works that fall under...
U.S. Library of Congress Copyright Office Announces New Fee Schedule Starting on May 2, 2014, the U.S. Library of Congress Copyright Office will have a new fee schedule that reflects a multiyear process of studying current fees, evaluating budget requirements, and...
Understanding the Work Made for Hire Doctrine in Copyright Law A work made for hire is a creation protected by copyright law, crafted by an author or creator for another individual or corporate entity. Copyright protection rests in the entity who has commissioned...
The Significance of the Copyright Symbol: Understanding Copyright Notice in the Digital Age In the realm of copyright law, the use of the copyright symbol serves as a valuable practice, known as "notice," according to attorneys specializing in copyright law. This...
Quite often, one of the issues that we see is a business that is set up around works that fall under the purview of the Copyright Act do not properly secure those copyrights. It is necessary to review the purpose of the work that the business needs. Is the business...
Welcome to Our Intellectual Property Law Firm in New York City Discover a legal philosophy dedicated to safeguarding your business through patent, trademark, copyright, and advertising/e-commerce/privacy, as well as general business law. At our New York-based firm, we...
Geographical Reach: Gain nationwide protection across all fifty states and U.S. territories when you register your trademarks and copyrights. Enhanced Visibility: The owner's information is publicly disclosed in both trademark and copyright registration...
What does it take to prove copyright infringement? Today, we are going with a very technical post about what it takes...
The expiration of copyrights is a big topic in 2020 because of the Mickey Mouse situation coming up (and which was...
I'm Anthony Verna, managing partner of Verna Law. But chances are you already knew that! Hey, it's the middle of...