Citizen journalism via social media is a major phenomena throughout New York. Everyone using social media makes comments of some fashion from time to time and never know when they may be infringing on terms and phrases that are protected by copyright law. One of the...
As someone who works with creative or unique content, you have likely run into copyright questions and potential issues before. For example, you may wonder if you could have an idea copyrighted. You may also wonder if content you use in your works has a copyright....
Intellectual property is an important part of the creative process. Also known as IP, this refers to anything that a person thinks up. Examples of IP include films, books, songs and even company concepts. Of course, you may have heard over and over that you need to...
If you go online and create a video for a social media campaign, you may believe that you retain the rights to it. Sometimes, that’s true. In other cases, you may not retain your ownership or control over that video. Here’s an example. When you signed up for TikTok or...
In general, your internet service provider is not liable if you commit a copyright infringement just because it is providing you with a service that allows you to commit the act. You also cannot sue an ISP for it having a user who commits copyright infringement in...
According to the U.S. Copyright Office, copyrights protect original works in tangible physical mediums. This includes books, movies, songs, software, and other creative works. This process prevents others from taking things you created and profiting off them. It also...
Music can help sets the tone in a place of business. The right playlist could motivate your employees to do better at their jobs or could even make shoppers feel more enthusiastic about spending their money. Whether you run a large retail facility or a small corner...
Your intellectual property may be just as valuable to your business as your real estate and equipment, or perhaps even more. However, many people continue to show no regard for copyright law or the impact of their behavior. If you have concerns about the misuse of...
Sampling is not a new phenomenon. Though it peaked in the 1980s, many popular songs today get their start with samples. But as the years have gone by, copyright law has tightened management of sampling. Thus, sampling sometimes stands on the line between legal and...
Copyrights can help you protect the ideas that you have worked hard to create. While you may have successfully secured copyright in New York, will it work overseas? Understanding the scope of your copyright protection can save you from disappointment and devastating...