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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Should I Register My Copyright?
Should I register my copyright? Well, when you create a work, you automatically own the copyright–it’s unique to you. But when you go and register it with the United States Copyright Office, then you have certain protections. Some of those protections mean that you can get statutory damages in court, instead of actual damages. This […]