Category: Law & Legal
Copyright Infringement in the Digital World
Downloading files from the internet is not a crime, but if you download files for free which you usually have to pay for, then there’s a problem. The piracy issue occurs when the copyright owners do not get the amount that they are due. Piracy is the illegal copying and selling of copyrighted materials, but
Copyright Infringement Letter – What to Do Now?
Although known by several different names, such as a cease and desist letter, a notice letter, and a threat letter, any letter that notes ownership of a copyright and your infringement of that copyright must be taken seriously. A copyright infringement threat letter is a letter or email from an alleged copyright owner threatening to
Startup Law 101 Series – Distinctive Legal Aspects of Forming a Startup Business With a Founder Team
Introduction A startup with a founding team requires a special kind of company formation that differs from that used by a conventional small business in several key ways. This article alerts founders to those differences so that they can avoid mistakes in doing their setup. Attributes of a Typical Startup Business A startup is a
Action Memorials (a Copyrighted Term) Help You Recover From Grief and Find Joy Again
I lost four loved ones — my daughter, father-in-law, brother, and former son-in-law — within nine months. Like all bereaved people, I wanted to honor my loved ones’ lives with memorials. My husband and I held memorial services in honor of our daughter and former son-in-law. We flew to Long Island and attended a memorial
Ensuring That You Own Your Content’s Copyright
You have been a prolific writer for your business for a long time and, of course, just like all other writers, you use sources to back up the facts that you write in your content. Of course, there is no reason for you to assume anything other than the fact that you own the copyright
How to Protect Your Songs – Protect Your Music Copyright Tips
If you want to know how to protect your rap song lyrics, then read this. You will discover how to protect your music copyright. This article will give 4 different ways that you can protect your rap song lyrics. You can protect your song by signing and dating, by enforcing your legal ownership, by notarizing
Family Law Attorney – Choosing a Professional Makes All The Difference
Before you decide upon a family law attorney, there are many important things to consider. The ease of access to your lawyer, the ways he or she communicates the details and aspects of your case to you, and the professionalism and work ethic of the firm all come into consideration. There are many important things
Can You Copyright a Fight Song or a School Motto?
The other day, I was having a conversation about copyright law, you see I am an online article author, and I produced a number of e-books, and before my stint as a writer, I was quite concerned with protecting our company operations manual from getting in the hands of competitors. I’ve been mildly successful at
How Can You Prove You Wrote and Copyrighted Your Songs When You Said You Did?
The Law of Copyright is dead simple: there are just TWO simple steps to take – 1) You write something down on a piece of paper – it can be in words, or a design or a logo, or a piece of music, or a stream of data to create a ring tone or a
Copyright Registration Is Not A Pre Condition To Protection
Contrary to the near-indefatigable lay assumption that entertainment attorneys like myself hear all the time, one is not required to register a copyright in one’s work with the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. (or elsewhere) as a condition precedent for U.S. copyright protection. In other words, the New
Duties and Responsibilities of a Corporate Lawyer
A corporate lawyer is a person who works for a corporate house or a company or a firm and specializes in corporate law. Corporate law is the study of how shareholders, directors, employees, creditors, and other stakeholders such as consumers, the community and the environment interact with one another. Company law involves the study of
How to Come Up With Your Best Legal Move for Copyright Cases
Whether you’re the alleged infringer or the copyright owner, calculating damages for a copyright infringement case is critical in determining your potential legal strategy. To analyse, the first thing to consider is if the pirated work has been registered with the copyright office. Registered works are afforded greater protection and these registration records can be
The Benefits of US Copyright Registration in UK Disputes
There is a popular myth that the best way to protect your copyright is to send a copy of the work to yourself in an envelope and that you will be protected so long as you do not open the envelope. Sadly, courts are not often persuaded by this evidence due to the ease of
What Is Copyright Awareness?
There is no standard definition for “Copyright Awareness”. However, some critics have argued that awareness can only be defined in the light of what is being manifested in all forms of perception, knowledge and consciousness. In each expression, awareness is revealed as the ability to perceive (perception), know (knowledge) or the state of being conscious
Startup Law 101 Series – Ten Essential Legal Tips For Startups at Formation
Here are ten essential legal tips for startup founders. 1. Set up your legal structure early and use cheap stock to avoid tax problems. No small venture wants to invest too heavily in legal infrastructure at an early stage. If you are a solo founder working out of the garage, save your dollars and focus
Copyright Assignment Agreement For a Musical Work – Safeguard From Music Right Violation
Copyright Assignment Agreement can be defined as an agreement for a Musical Work, entered between Assignor (Song Writer) and Assignee (Video/CD/Album, Motion Picture Producer etc.). The Assignor transfers or sells his music rights including title, copyright and interest to the assignee, in exchange of certain monetary consideration, without royalty sharing. These types of Agreements are
Online Sweepstakes, Games, & Contests: Navigating Legal Issues and Pitfalls
Online sweepstakes, games, and contests have become increasingly popular thanks to the widespread use of social media and iOS applications. Companies, however, often overlook the need to include proper documentation and guidelines required by state or federal laws and regulations. Moreover, today’s new technology often allows for web/app users to submit cloned entries or otherwise
Consequences of Downloading Movies Illegally
Downloading movies illegally is considered stealing, and just like any other crimes, it comes with different consequences. One of the most recent examples of such consequences is the TCYK letter sent to internet subscribers accused of downloading and sharing copyrighted materials. This letter served as copyright infringement notices, and they must be responded to immediately