Copyright and Reverse-Engineering by Kelley Way
Copyright law protects creative work from being used without reference or purchase and it’s important to be sure you’re familiar with it.
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When Should I Copyright My Work? by Kelley Way
An attorney explains details if when and if an author should copyright their work for maximum protection from infringement.
The Copyright Claims Board is Coming Soon! by Kelley Way
Copyright infringement is a longstanding problem. The Copyright Claims Board is an affordable, user-friendly solution for authors.
How Long Does Copyright Last? by Kelley Way
When you protect a work, how long does copyright last? Well, it varies. Novelist and lawyer Kelley Way explains two copyright acts, how long the protections are, and which works these acts apply to.
What If I Only Use A Little? De Minimis in Copyright Law by Kelley Way
Kelley Way explains how you can use a copyrighted work thanks to de minimis. It’s no guarantee, but de minimis helps you see if your usage is legally sound.
Trademarks: Can I Talk About a Real Business in My Book? by Kelley Way
Authors often wonder if they can use the name of a real business in their novels. Literary lawyer Kelley Way shares about the issues of using business names in your books.
Plagiarism vs. Copyright Infringement by Kelley Way
If you’re confused by plagiarism vs. copyright, then check out our latest post on the topic by our monthly columnist, Kelley Way, a lawyer specializing in literary law.
Why Register a Copyright? by Kelley Way
I’ve had several people reach out to me over the last month regarding a recent Supreme Court case, Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corporation v. Wall-Street.com. The ruling made them worry about their ability to protect their copyrights. For those who aren’t aware of the case, here are the details:
What is Trademark?
Welcome to the monthly series on artist entrepreneurship. Today we focus on writers and literary law specifically and on an important issue to be aware of in today’s world — what is trademark and...
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