Intellectual Property

Protect your work from copycats. Learn the difference between trademarks, copyrights, and patents so you can safeguard your intellectual property.

What the Cleveland Indians' name change could mean for brands
Brands who listen to the concerns of the communities they serve could be rewarded.
September 21, 2023 · 2 min read
What you can do when someone steals or misuses your photos
With social communities, using cameras phones to upload and instantly share images on the Internet has become a regular part of our lives. With this, the potential to have your photos stolen or misused becomes all too real. But there are laws that can help a sticky situation from getting worse.
August 28, 2023 · 4 min read
What to know about rights of publicity
Bette Midler sued Ford Motor Company for featuring an impersonation of her voice. Jeffrey Sarver sued the creators of The Hurt Locker for allegedly using his experiences as a soldier in Iraq. Are these violations of privacy or are they copyright infringement? The examples actually concern an area of the law known as “rights of publicity,” and it is not for the faint of heart.
August 16, 2023 · 4 min read
How to search for a trademark
Searching for a trademark is the first step in getting your own trademark. Find out how to get started with this easy-to-follow explanation of how the registration process works, how much it costs, how long it takes and more.
June 20, 2023 · 3 min read
Three steps to turn your product idea into money
That great idea in your head isn't making you any money. Protect it, validate it, and license it. Get it out of your head and into your wallet.
June 12, 2023 · 3 min read
Legal requirements for registering your trademark
There are four basic requirements for filing a trademark (or service mark) with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
May 18, 2023 · 11 min read
Does your employer own intellectual property you create?
Employers typically own intellectual property developed by their employees, but there is room for negotiation.
April 18, 2023 · 3 min read
Three things you can do to protect your intellectual property
In the murky world of intellectual property, it is easy to confuse copyright, patent, and trademark law. But understanding these three very different legal areas is often the key to effectively protecting your intellectual property from would-be IP thieves.
April 18, 2023 · 4 min read
Understanding EULAs
An end-user license agreement (EULA) is a mechanism for a user to agree that the use of another's app, product, or concept does not transfer any ownership interest to the user.
April 11, 2023 · 3 min read
Trade name vs. business name: What's the difference?
A business can have both a legal or registered name as well as a trade name—but these have important differences and registration requirements that exist for the protection of you and your customers.
April 10, 2023 · 5 min read