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 […]
How To Communicate With Lawyers
When you spend your time making digital content, it can become easy to forget that, shockingly, not everybody understands the digital world. And when you’re writing the documents for your case, you need to be able to communicate with lawyers, judges, or whoever’s reading your case. It may be a clerk totally unfamiliar with the […]
What To Ask An Attorney BEFORE You Hire Them
Imagine for a moment that you’re about to get into a Pirates of the Caribbean-style swordfight. But you’re prepared; your designated swordsman is at your side, and he’s promised to take care of everything. The enemy advances. You double-check with your swordsman and say, “You know how to use that particular weapon, right?” And he […]
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 […]