Artists of all mediums need to protect their work. Without copyright law, it would be much easier for others to profit off of New York artists' creations without giving those artists proper financial compensation. Recently the FBI seized a streaming website for airing...
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Month: September 2019
Exercise company Peloton accused of violating copyright law
Many exercise enthusiasts in New York and elsewhere say that nothing propels them through a workout like music. Generally, this means they are listening to music they have purchased and use only for personal benefit. They do not financially profit off of using music...
Attorneys must follow the rules of professional conduct
Attorneys have a set of rules of professional conduct that they are expected to follow. The rules, created by the American Bar Association, were adopted in 1983. Professionally known as the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, these rules are the model for...
Are street artists protected by copyright law?
Many artists here in New York understand that copyrighting their work helps protect their intellectual property. Copyright law exists to help artists make a legal claim if a person or company misuses or steals their artistic work. It's used by artists of all types,...
Ariana Grande accuses Forever 21 of intellectual property theft
Many people might assume that famous celebrities don't need to protect their artistic works, but that is not the case. It is vital for artists of all mediums and at all levels to ensure that their creations have copyright protection to deter others from profiting off...
Can common words be intellectual property?
Artists and businesses of all kinds here in New York have to take care that their work isn't misused or stolen. If they don't, they could experience significant financial loss. Sometimes, larger companies and businesses can make matters difficult for artists and...
Get to know these common copyright myths
Copyrights are an important way to protect your work. Not all the things you've been told about copyrights may be accurate, though.There are many myths about copyrights and when they take effect. There are also myths about how to get copyrights. Here are four myths to...