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How do licensing agreements work?
Licensing agreements establish a mutually beneficial relationship between the licensor and licensee. The licensor grants specific rights to the licensee, such as the right to reproduce, distribute, or display licensed intellectual property. In return, the licensee...
What is a licensing agreement and why do we need them?
Licensing agreements play a pivotal role in the dynamic world of entertainment law. They provide a legal framework that allows individuals and companies to monetize their intellectual property by granting permission to others for its use. From music and film to brands...
What is Entertainment Law?
We’ve all heard exciting origin stories of big stars in music and movies. “She was playing piano in a bar, never thinking of a career in music. A producer saw her and pestered her until she signed with the label.” “He was homeless, living in his car when he got called...
How Do I Register My Trademark or Servicemark?
You may register your trademark or service mark at the state level, federal level, and international levels. State Level Registering at the state level gives you limited protection for two reasons. First, your marks are not protected if your business or brand expands...
How The Trademark Symbols TM, SM, And ® Protect Your Brand
The protection of your intellectual property, whether that be a copyright, patent, trademark, or trade secret, is largely up to the owner of the IP. Government agencies such as the United States Patent Office and the United States Copyright Office allow you to...
Trademark Ownership Vs. A Registered Trademark
There are two levels of protection for marks, unregistered and registered. Once a brand uses a trademark, that business owns that mark (assuming no one is already using it). The business develops rights by using the mark consistently and defending it. However,...
What is a Trademark And How Do I Use It?
According to the United States Patent Office (USPO), “a trademark can be any word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of these things that identifies your goods or services. It’s how customers recognize you in the marketplace and distinguish you from your...
Can Copyrights Be Transferred Or Sold?
Copyright Ownership, spanning all of the copyright owner’s exclusive rights, or a part of those rights, can be transferred. The transfer, however, generally must be made in writing and signed by the owner of the rights conveyed or the owner’s authorized agent. If this...
What Is Fair Use Of A Copyright?
Copyrighted works can be used by entities other than the creator in limited forms. U.S. copyright laws grant “fair use” of a copyrighted work for specific situations, including criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. As long as the user...
How Do I Obtain A Copyright?
The website, https://www.copyright.gov managed by the United States Copyright Office, provides a wealth of information about copyrights, how to obtain one, and how the protections work. Difference from patents and trademarks Copyrights are different from patents and...
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