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Can Intellectual Property Fall Into More Than One Of The Sub-Categories Of Trademark, Copyright, Patent, Or Trade Secret?
Sometimes you can have overlapping protection. For example, a floral sketch might be protected under copyright law. If embossed onto tableware, patent law may also protect it. During the creation … more
How Do I Collect Royalties?
The collection of royalties is usually a matter of private arrangements between an author and publisher or other users of the author`s work. The Copyright Office plays no role in the execution of … more
Can Foreigners Register Their Works In The U.S.?
Any work that is protected by U.S. copyright law can be registered. This includes many works of foreign origin. All works that are unpublished, regardless of the nationality of the author, are … more
What Is A Copyright Notice? How Do I Put A Copyright Notice On My Work?
A copyright notice is an identifier placed on copies of the work to inform the world of copyright ownership. While use of a copyright notice was once required as a condition of copyright … more
What Is Works Made For Hire And How Does It Affect Copyright Ownership?
Special laws govern the ownership of copyright materials that are created by individuals who work for your business. Works created in employment situations may be an exception to the usual rules of … more