The Internet is full of quotes. Everybody is quoting everyone else. Where does copyright law come in? Does copyright protect quotes?
The Internet is full of quotes. Everybody is quoting everyone else. Where does copyright law come in? Does copyright protect quotes?
When people ask me “What’s the Number 1 mistake you see entrepreneurs make when it comes to intellectual property?”, this is the topic that comes to mind.
Every entrepreneur and creative professional, whether you’re just starting out or are in charge of a growing company, needs to know some basic information about Work-For-Hire Agreements.
A recent federal court case, Varsity Brands, Inc. v. Star Athletica, LLC, before the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, addressed whether cheerleader uniform designs could be protected by copyright.
Sanrio, the owners of Hello Kitty, and Disney teamed up to sue an individual who was selling cake frosting sheets featuring unauthorized characters. Intellectual property attorneys disagree on whether this type of lawsuit is legitimate – what do you think?