Category: Law & Legal
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
How to Copyright – Common Law and Statutory Law Compared
It is widely misunderstood that one must file a copyright with the Copyright Office in order to secure a copyright. While acquiring a registration does indeed have its advantages, a registration within the Copyright Office is not required to secure rights. Instead, under common law, a copyright is automatically created when it is fixed in
How Does One Track Copyright Infringers?
The Dallas Buyers Club (DBC), recipient of three Oscars and countless other awards since 2013 and nominations is one of the pack leaders for rights holders pursuing legal action against those who illegally acquire the film. DBC has notable cases in the United States, Singapore, and Australia. Similarly, a little known 2012 film directed by
Licensing Your Copyrighted Works
If you’ve taken the necessary steps to register your copyrighted works, you inevitably will have an opportunity to royalties off of them. To take advantage of the opportunity, you will need to be familiar with copyright license agreements. Copyright License Agreement A copyright license agreement sets for the terms under which a third party can
Writing – Copyrights and Trademarks Protect You
When most people consider writing a book, they don’t think about Trademarks. However, I highly recommend that you leverage your writing for multiple purposes, and that’s why registering a Trademark for your concept is a good idea. If you use your writing as the basis for workshops and other products, it’s in your best interests
Legal Facets of Wills Law and Distribution of Property
Wills Law is a set of laws relating to the creation and execution of a person’s will. A will is a legally binding declaration related to a person’s wish about how to distribute his or her property after death. A will is also known as ‘will and testament.’ A will has just one main objective,
When To Use A Family Law Attorney
Many people don’t realize that attorneys specialize in certain fields the same way that doctors do. For any situation involving parent-child relationships or other legal familial relationships, you need a family law attorney. A family attorney is a lawyer who specializes in legal cases involving marriage, children, and custody. Family lawyers are capable of dealing
Equity Follows the Law
Introduction: Equity has no clash with law neither it overrides the provisions of law. Nor it is the enemy of law. It adopts and follows the basic rules of law. It is said that equity is not a body of jurisprudence acting contrary to law but is rather a supplement to law. It is a
Legal Issues For Medical Staffing Agencies
Medical staffing agencies basic premise is to find qualified staff and link them to hospitals. Dealing with what hospitals need and want often places staffing company’s in a position that can lead to having issues with human resource and legal issues. Be aware of the laws that exist and how those laws affect your particular
Intellectual Property Law: What It Is
Many people have heard, read, spoken, written, or signed documents with the phrase “intellectual property”. But do they always know what intellectual property, or IP, entails? When beginning with a new employer, there is often a confidentiality clause or document that includes an IP reference, usually to the effect that any creations of the mind