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Trademark and Copyright Notice Symbols ® ™, ℠ and ©
A copyright protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works. Examples are: poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture. However, a trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, and/or...
Benefits of Copyright Registration
Copyright registration enables a copyright owner to seek statutory damages, attorneys’ fees, and costs for infringement that occurs after the effective date of registration. If you register your work within five years of publication you’ll have a presumption of validity in litigation and more benefits.
What is a Specimen for Trademark Registration?
A specimen shows how you use the trademark in commerce. Specimens for goods are different than for services. To register your trademark, you must submit an acceptable specimen.
Puerto Rico Trademark Registration FAQ
Puerto Rico Trademark Registration. Answers to frequently asked questions. Puerto Rico trademark registrations remain in effect for ten (10) years, subject to the compliance with the applicable statute and regulation. Puerto Rico registers trademarks prior to their use in commerce.
DMCA Takedown For That Moment When Your Content Is Posted Online Without Your Permission
It's a surreal moment when you see your work posted online. Perhaps you're upset that they didn't ask for your permission or that they didn't give you as the author, the credit you deserve. However, you could also be flattered or excited to see it. Nevertheless, if...
Defend Your Trademark Rights Online
Now more than ever, many entrepreneurs are seeing other businesses copy their brand names / trademarks online. This is called trademark infringement. Most online platforms, whether it be an e-commerce like Shopify or a social media platform like Facebook, have...
What a Social Media Influencer Needs to Know
Influencers have a legal obligation to disclose the relationship between them and the brand when making endorsements in social media. These are some guidelines by the Federal Trade Commission, the federal agency that protects consumers from deceptive advertising.
How much can artists earn with Music Streaming Services?
The ways in which music streaming royalties are paid can be confusing even to seasoned industry insiders, and formulas vary from company to company, as we’ll see later in this section. However, the vast majority of streaming service companies adhere to a licensing...
News: Featured in Hot & New Design Podcast
We accept the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the creative industry! We have been featured in episodes of the first season of the Command Z Podcast, an awesome design podcast about design and communications. This #podcast speaks to everyone but...
