by Francine Ward | Sep 23, 2018 | Copyrights, Legal Blog
How to Copyright Something Every single day writers, editors and musicians create original works of art and authorship too express their unique ideas. These original works are protected the moment they are created and fixed in a tangible format. So, copyright...
by Francine Ward | May 19, 2018 | Legal Blog, Trademarks
Trademark. Grumpy Cat. Grumpy Cat is a protectable trademark. Her real name is Tardar Sauce, is an American Internet celebrity, and the source identifier for many products. Born in April 2012, she is known for her permanently “grumpy” facial appearance. ...
by Francine Ward | Dec 11, 2017 | Copyrights
What is a copyright? According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) a copyright is defined as “a form of protection provided by U.S. law to the authors of “original works of authorship” fixed in any tangible medium of expression. The...
by Francine Ward | Jul 3, 2017 | Legal Blog
Legal Battle. Controversy seems to follow the Trump name, whether it’s in Washington D.C. or the halls of the fashion industry in New York City. This time it’s Ivanka Trump who is in the middle of a legal battle over the design of a shoe. Ivanka Trump’s clothing brand...
by Francine Ward | May 14, 2017 | Legal Blog
Copyright Internet Pics. Taking a picture off of the Internet without permission and adding it to a website or blog seems harmless, right? Well I’m here to tell you that it’s quite harmful. When you use works protected by copyright law without permission, you are...
