Debate Regarding When a Copyright is Registered Up until March 2019, there was argument on when a copyright is “registered.” One side said it is registered when you file a claim with the copyright office. The other side said it is when the copyright office issues a registration certificate. So, which is it? With a […]
When, Why, & How To Trademark A Smell
A few months ago, Play-Doh trademarked their signature scent, throwing the world as we know it into a spinning whirlwind of confusion. People the world over asked very logical questions, like–is that allowed? Why trademark a smell, anyway? And how would you even go about it? Somewhat unsurprisingly, the process for trademarking a smell is […]
How To Check If Your Content Was Stolen
On this blog, I’ve talked a lot about what to do after you find out your content was stolen (gather documentation and send a DMCA takedown notice), or well before your content has a chance to be stolen (register your copyrights). But one thing I haven’t touched on is how to check if your content […]
Someone Stole My Business Name–What Should I Do?
It’s every business owner’s worst nightmare. Maybe you’ve spent years building a reputable brand for your bicycle shop…and then a sleazy diet pill launches under the same name. Maybe you’ve had a name picked out for your combination bookstore-cafe since you were in grade school, and just when you’re finally starting to draw up the […]
How To Write A DMCA Takedown Notice
It’s a gorgeous, sunny day, and the phrase “how to write a DMCA takedown notice” isn’t even on your mind. You’re relaxing with a cup of tea, and thinking about how you’ve spent your last few weeks meticulously drawing and inking a hilarious 2-panel comic. Your friends love it. It’s up on your website […]
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