Copyright

When does a copyright enter the public domain? We get this question all the time. We'd love to say, If published after this date add XX number of years, and then its OK to use. But — heavy sigh — we're talking legal stuff and legal stuff is never...

Can you legally create and distribute fan fiction that uses existing plots and characters from your favorite books, shows and movies? And if so, to what extent and under what circumstances?

Admittedly, determining how your business will be organized is not nearly as exciting as picking your company name, creating a logo or building a sleek website. Yet, a proper business structure will help you maximize profits, minimize risk and get all the boring stuff — taxes, paperwork, fees —...

Cyberbullying and nonconsensual pornography (otherwise known as “revenge porn”) are two of the most common ways in which videos are misused online to harm others. Arming yourself with knowledge of the laws, policies and legal developments surrounding these types of video misuse can empower you take action or help...

As political campaigns have become increasingly televised and at times, sensationalized, the use of dramatic music is ever more tempting. However, using theme music for entire political campaigns or even individual debates or town halls has led many musicians to send cease-and-desist letters to, and even go as far...

In a nutshell Freebooting is when someone steals your content and uploads it to the web, and it’s a violation of copyright lawYour best defense is to register your content with the Copyright Office at copyright.govWhen your registered content is stolen, contact the platform and request the content be taken...

Years ago, I was on a team of shooters on a wedding reality series produced for a regional lifestyle network.

Most people know that audiovisual productions like documentary, theatrical or animated movies can be protected by copyright. An audio track — music, sound effects, and/or vocals — by itself can also be registered in the U.S. Copyright Office by the person, persons or organization that created it. Copyright registration...

How do you copyright your work? Do you need to have a notification on your video? We answer these questions and more. http://copyright.gov/circs/circ45.pdf http://copyright.gov/help/faq/index.html

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