Creative professionals are often told that writers or artists don’t have a problem with protection for their work, rather the problem is visibility. Without the work getting “out there,” getting known and reviewed, an author or creator doesn’t make sales…
What's it going to cost and how long will it take?Those are usually first the two questions asked by business owners who are interested in obtaining a federal registration on their trademark. image credit: Pete Linforth Here's a snapshot of…
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It takes a certain kind of person to be a creative entrepreneur. A successful business is made up of more than just a good idea. Good ideas are key, but they are also a dime a dozen. Solid execution is needed to…
This post was written by Charles F. Morgan ("Frank"), an intellectual property lawyer who represents individuals and businesses in the entertainment world. Copyright law in the music industry has some peculiar twists and Frank knows all about them. The readers of charmcitylegal.com…
The copyright in your work will outlive you by 70 years if you live in the United States, longer in some countries, shorter in others. Think of this extra time as a bonus, a kind of gift of longevity (at…
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