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05/14/2023

Check out this short article on why copyright registration is the best way to protect yourself from copycats and exploitation.

This topic may become particularly important as decisions come down regarding generative AI programs and whether their unpublished, underlying datasets infringe existing copyrighted works. Artists who have registered their works could be in an exceptional position to recover their losses, while those who have not may struggle.

If you're an artist who hasn't registered your works with the copyright office, I absolutely advise that you do. It's the closest you'll get to guaranteed financial recovery under the current copyright system.

As an artist, academic, or content creator, registering your work with the Copyright Office is the best way to defend against copycats and exploitation. Only registered works can be enforced under U.

05/07/2023

I just put together this short article on why you should register your trademarks as soon as possible! Protecting your brand from infringement is much easier in advance than after the fact.

Enjoy!

Registering your trademarks can be slow and expensive, but failing to protect your logo and business name could cost even more time and money. In this article, I'll explain why I advise my clients to file trademark applications as early as possible and why you should apply for trademark protection.

04/28/2023

My take on a recent, interesting development at the intersection of intellectual property and artificial intelligence. Enjoy!

04/19/2023

Just finished writing this quick article on AI-generated art and U.S. copyright law. The Copyright Office issued a new policy statement on AI art last month, so I wanted to explain the effect of this policy on artists and generative AI technology users.

Enjoy!

A new statement of policy published on March 16, 2023 by the U.S.

04/13/2023

Interested in protecting your or your creative clients' original works of art? Check out this quick legal guide to copyright law in social media by IP attorney Robert Nichols.

Copyright law exists to protect exclusive rights in original works of authorship, like photos, songs, and writings that modern artists post on social media. In this guide, I'll discuss legal protection

04/01/2023

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