Basic copyright facts
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Copyright: Exclusive ownership of and the right to make use of, for a limited period of time, artistic works that are fixed in a tangible…
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What exclusive rights do I obtain with copyright protection?
- July 9, 2015
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Copyright protection affords you the ability to: Reproduce the work Prepare derivative works based upon the original work Distribute copies of the work to the…
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When can I use the copyright © (c) symbol?
- July 9, 2015
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Any owner of copyright material may use the copyright symbol. Registration or permission from the U.S. Copyright Office is not a prerequisite for its use.
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Can I protect my Bigfoot sighting?
- July 9, 2015
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No. However, you can copyright your photograph of Bigfoot. You can copyright original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium. The Copyright Act contains…
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What benefits do I receive with a federal copyright registration?
- July 9, 2015
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Registering your copyright with the U.S Copyright Office affords you many benefits. A copyright registration provides: The ability to take legal action against infringers. Without…
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Do I have to obtain a copyright registration to have my work protected?
- July 9, 2015
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Copyright protection exists at the moment the work is created and fixed in a tangible medium. Registration is not a requirement, however, registration provides numerous…
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What is the difference between trademark and copyright?
- July 8, 2015
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Difference Between Trademark and Copyright Often our clients want clarification regarding the differences between copyright and trademark. While both represent intellectual property, the property each…
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