Copyright Fair Use
The fair use doctrine of U.S. copyright law limits the exclusive rights of copyright owners. Learn about the four non-exclusive factors considered when determining whether use of a copyrighted work by another qualifies as a fair use under the law.
Ownership By A Business Of Copyrights
The value of many corporations and LLCs can rely heavily on the copyrights owned or licensed by the business. However, the value of these copyrights can be compromised or lost if a license or assignment for the full life of the copyrights is not properly secured in the business. When securing ownership of copyrights a business in California also needs to be mindful of California's unemployment insurance and labor laws.
Copyright Protection: A Basic Overview
Copyrights protect original works of authorship, such as literature, images, music, movies, software code, and many other examples. This post gives an overview of the laws that protect copyrights, and answers some of the most frequently asked questions about copyright protection.
Copyright Early Registration
Under U.S. law the ability to enforce copyrights through the courts, and maximize potential recovery against infringers, requires timely registration of the copyrights with the United States Copyright Office. In this post some of the requirements and benefits of copyright registration are discussed.
Copyright Work Made For Hire Deadline
A business that wants to be assured of complete uninterrupted copyright ownership from the individuals who created the work must timely take the necessary steps to make the business the "author" of the work.