steps for content creators to run an anti-piracy campaign for musicians, artists, photographers, course creators, podcasters, film makers, videographers, journalists, writers, publishers, product makers, manufacturers, distributors, patent holders, copyright owners.
Understanding Copyrights: IP Facts vs Copyright Myths
Summary: Understand copyrights and your intellectual property library. We debunk copyright myths with practical information. Learn how to get something copyrighted, meaning registered. How to report a website for using content without a license be it a blog, song, art, photograph, podcast, video…any content. How to protect your content. How to manage piracy. Click HERE […]
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 […]
What To Do If YOU Get A Cease and Desist Letter
We’ve talked a lot about how to protect your content, but until now, we haven’t touched on the other side of the coin–what to do if you get a cease and desist letter. It might seem counterintuitive that a content creator would ever steal someone else’s content, but every blogger has a story about being […]
Why You’re Not A Troll For Protecting Your Intellectual Property
More often than not, when I send someone a DMCA takedown notice, or I decide to pursue legal action against a legitimate pirate enterprise, I get called a troll. And if you’re making your content because you love doing it, you probably think, “I don’t want to be a troll!” Trust me–you’re not a troll. […]