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Songwriter Protection Laws: What if Royalty Checks are Stolen?

by annbailey on April 25, 2013

There are nearly an infinite number of occupations that a person can have, but there’s no doubt that being a songwriter is right near the top. Songwriters have the ability to share their thoughts, feelings and words with the multitudes. In addition to the awe inspiring benefit of being recognized, payments, usually in the form […]

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Clever Video Advertising – Should You Copyright the Voice Track?

by annbailey on January 18, 2013

(US IP Law) Creating a memorable and insightful advertisement is difficult and expensive. Successful advertisements combine visual and auditory stimuli to induce certain behaviors. If the advertisement is particularly creative, its most distinctive features may be emulated by other businesses. Unfortunately, imitation can result in a diluted brand name and excessive clutter. To avoid this, […]

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Who Has the Right to Profit From Famous Antique Art?

by annbailey on September 20, 2012

Profiting off of the intellectual property of another can be hazardous for the unwary. Poorly drafted licensing agreements can be unenforceable or result in extensive litigation. Happily, not all intellectual property is subject to legal restraints. With certain limitations, business owners may legally profit off of art antiquities. Copyright Law Society protects artists via copyright […]

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