What Does Copyright Protect? by Kelley Way
Copyright only protects creative expression. It does not protect facts or ideas, only the way those facts and ideas are assembled and presented to the world.
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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.
How to Choose a Trademark by Kelley Way
Choosing a trademark to represent your business can be tricky — especially if you want to call your business something other than your own name. Here are a few pointers to get you started.
What Do I Need to Know about the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)? by Kelley Way
For those unfamiliar with the CCPA, it is California’s version of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Here’s why it matters to writers.
How Long Will My Copyright Last? By Kelley Way
Congress created an entirely new Copyright Act that took effect in 1978. So what’s the final answer on how long a copyright will last? Here’s the breakdown.
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:
Estates and Copyrights – What Happens When They Collide? By Kelley Way
When you have an income-producing asset like a copyright, it’s easy to focus on how to keep that income flowing over the next few months.
Why Have a Contract? By Kelley Way
Having something in writing is even more important when courts are involved. Whenever there is a dispute over what was agreed on, the first thing the courts will ask is, “Is there a written contract?”
Copyright Expirations Resume in 2019 by Kelley Way
Copyright Expirations Resume in 2019! January 1, 2019 was a big day in the world of copyright law. Things will get very interesting.
Thank you to our Writer’s Fun Zone Guest Writers of 2018
As part of my wrap up for 2018, I want to thank all my Writer’s Fun Zone guest writers for past year. Thank you! Thank you for your sharing your passion with us! I’ve...
Understanding Publishing Contracts: The Grant of Rights Clause by Kelley Way
Today we welcome a returning guest writer to Writer’s Fun Zone, Kelley Way, who is stopping by to chat with us about “Understanding Publishing Contracts: The Grant of Rights Clause.” Enjoy!
All’s Fair in Love and War – But Not in Copyright Law by Kelley Way
Welcome to the weekly series on artist entrepreneurship. Today we focus on writers specifically and on an important tool for your empowerment, a topic of literary law — fair use — from our monthly...
How to Manage a Copyright by Kelley Way
I’ve talked a bit about what a copyright is, and about what rights you have under copyright. But what exactly do you do with a copyright? Sure, it has value, but what could you do to maximize that value?
Trust vs. Corporations by Kelley Way
Trusts and corporations are valuable estate planning tools. Each serve as a way to keep an estate out of probate, because both are considered separate entities under the law.
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