If you’re wondering what an intellectual property portfolio is, or why it’s important, then take a second and imagine selling your company. You’re sitting across the table from potential buyers, excitedly telling them about your efficient manufacturing processes, your exciting marketing videos, your recognizable logo…until they ask if you have the proper registrations in place. […]
Why You Should Copyright Your E-Course
Not too long ago, I was a guest on a podcast, thinking “Oh no, you should really copyright your e-course.” The host was interviewing me over the phone, and mentioned the e-course he’d recently released. He was thrilled that it was making so much money. I was excited for him too, but as someone […]
The Digital Piracy Definition And How It Affects You
Digital piracy is something we’ve all heard about, but the actual digital piracy definition is something that isn’t always clear. That’s why this post is about explaining exactly what digital piracy is, and what it means for you. What is the digital piracy definition? At its core, the simplest digital piracy definition comes from this […]
Copyrighting A Name (Technically, Trademarking A Name)
Copyrighting a name isn’t actually something you can do–but you can (and should!) trademark a name. If you missed our Trademarking vs. Copyrighting post, here’s a quick rundown: A trademark is, essentially, the outside appearance of your brand. It’s the wrapper, the name, the logo, the specific brand colors that say “This pen is a […]
The FBI Anti Piracy Warning And What It Really Means
Here’s the FBI Anti Piracy Warning, for your reading pleasure: “The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of a copyrighted work is illegal (1). Criminal copyright infringement, including infringement without monetary gain (2), is investigated by the FBI (3) and is punishable by fines and federal imprisonment. (4)” It shows up on every movie screen, and […]