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Do I Have To Register With The U.S. Copyright Office To Be Protected?
No. In general, registration is voluntary. Copyright exists from the moment the work is created and fixed in a tangible medium. You will have to register, however, if you wish to bring a lawsuit … more
Can I Copyright The Name Of My Band?
No. Copyright law does not protect names. Some names may be protected under trademark law. Contact the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (http://www.uspto.gov/), (800) 7869199, for further …
I Have Heard It Said That Intellectual Property Law Protects The Expression Of Ideas, And Not The Ideas Themselves. Is That The Case?
There are many legal texts that make this point. One might question the true accuracy of this statement; however, thinking in these terms can provide a helpful way to identify specific items of … more
What Is A Copyright?
Copyright is a form of protection provided to the authors of original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works, both published and … more
What Is Intellectual Property Law?
Our legal system provides certain rights and protections for owners of property. The kind of property that results from the use of the mind in developing new ideas and products is called … more