Copyright is a powerful legal concept that protects creators and their works from reproduction, monetization, or other infringement by unauthorized parties. While certain limitations like educational use and parody do exist, copyright is one of the broadest and strongest legal concepts in the United States. The author and their creation are automatically protected from the moment the new work is created. However, it is best to register your work with the United States Copyright Office. […]

Copyright issues can  become extremely complex (and potentially costly) if you attempt to pursue them without qualified legal help. Many people confuse copyright with other intellectual property concepts like trademarks and patents. Even if you understand copyright laws and how they protect creators and their original works, it can be very difficult to understand exactly how far those protections extend. Subjective definitions for terms like “parody” and “educational use” can easily blur the lines between […]