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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
Should I Be Concerned About Copying From A Web Site If It Is Just For Personal Use?
It is important to remember that even though information and art is technically available for the taking, it is by no means legal to take it. You should consider anything on the Internet that … more
When Will I Get My Certificate?
The time the Copyright Office requires to process an application varies; depending on the amount of material the Office is receiving. You may generally expect a certificate of registration within … more
How Do Trademarks Differ From Copyrights?
The copyright laws protect original works of expression, but specifically do not protect names, titles or short phrases. This is where trademark protection comes in. Under state and federal laws, … more
What Is The Difference Between A Trademark And A Servicemark?
A trademark is a word, name, symbol or device that is used in trade with goods to indicate the source of the goods and to distinguish them from the goods of others. A servicemark is the same as a … more