When the intellectual property of an individual or a business is stolen or misused, a wide range of challenges may lie ahead for those affected. Obviously, these offenses can have serious financial consequences for victims, but there are other ways in which people...
Intellectual Property
When copyrighted material is used illegally
Business owners, as well as creative individuals, choose to copyright various kinds of work to ensure that their efforts are not misused by others. Unfortunately, copyrighted material is used in violation of the law far too often. Moreover, those who disregard...
What is a trademark?
From litigation over allegations of copyright infringement to registering a trademark, a number of legal issues may arise when it comes to intellectual property. However, it’s important for business owners to have a clear understanding of the different terms and how...
Addressing the theft of trade secrets
By standing up for your rights, you could be able to gain peace of mind when violators are held liable and protect your business as well. If you head over to our website’s intellectual property section, you will be able to go through even more types of intellectual...
Registering and protecting a trademark
Whether you run a business or are an individual who has created something that you want to safeguard, securing a trademark can be incredibly important. However, some people are unsure of which steps need to be taken or do not have a full understanding of their rights...
Sometimes, you have to challenge the executor of an estate
When people choose executors, they try to choose someone they trust to be both honorable and competent when it comes to following their wishes. Most of the time, people choose wisely. A child, a spouse or even a close friend can and typically will follow a testor’s...
Handling an intellectual property issue
When it comes to intellectual property, there are a wide variety of issues that can arise. For example, you may be interested in registering your trademark or obtaining a copyright. Or, you could believe that your rights were violated and be in the middle of an...
How Mickey Mouse has impacted copyright protections
Artists and writers in New York understand the importance of copyright protection. The unauthorized use of original creations can cost money that the artist or writer has worked very hard to earn. Content creators who take advantage of modern copyright laws may not...
Don’t ignore online copyright infringement. Fight back.
As an artist, photographer or graphic designer, you’ve probably spent years perfecting your art. Whether you attended art school or are self-taught, you deserve to be compensated for your work, just like other professionals. You do work regularly for clients or sell...
Music copyright infringement whack-a-mole
Nowhere is copyright infringement more apparent than in the music industry Have you ever watched a music video on YouTube without paying for it? If you have, you are not alone. YouTube, Facebook and other social media and mobile apps frequently have their users post...
