Trademark & Copyright
Four Simple Ways to Avoid Lawsuits Over Graphic Art
If you are working for someone concerned about avoiding disputes, here are four ways to stay out of trouble.
If you are working for someone concerned about avoiding disputes, here are four ways to stay out of trouble.
Determining the Length of Copyright Protection
How long does copyright last? That depends on when the works was created and who created it. Here are some guidelines.
How long does copyright last? That depends on when the works was created and who created it. Here are some guidelines.
Types of Trademarks FAQ
Trademarks, service marks, certification marks, collective marks, trade dress ... Learn the difference.
Trademarks, service marks, certification marks, collective marks, trade dress ... Learn the difference.
Qualifying for Trademark Protection FAQ
Frequently asked questions explaining what types of names are given trademark protection.
Frequently asked questions explaining what types of names are given trademark protection.
All Trademark & Copyright Articles
NOLO.COM - Apply for protection for your trademark under federal law.
• How Trademarks Differ From Patents and Copyrights
NOLO.COM - These frequently asked questions teach you the differences between these important types of intellectual property.
• Conducting a Trademark Search FAQ
NOLO.COM - To find out whether you're legally permitted to use the name you've chosen for your products and services, you must conduct a trademark search.
• Copyright Basics FAQ
NOLO.COM - These frequently asked questions explain what a copyright is and what exactly it protects.
• Copyright Registration, Notice, and Enforcement FAQ
NOLO.COM - How to get maximum protection from the federal copyright laws.
• Can I claim money from recordings I played on but did not write?
NOLO.COM - Claiming unpaid music royalties
• If I buy the sheet music, do I have the right to perform it?
NOLO.COM - Securing rights to perform music
• Must I pay former band members when I solo-produce a cowritten song?
NOLO.COM - When beautiful music turns ugly
• How do I hire a lawyer to shop my band?
NOLO.COM - Advice about music business attorneys
• Can I use a photo of a nude model without proof of a release agreement?
NOLO.COM - Publishing photos with questionable permission
• Is it a violation of copyright to paint or collage over a book's text?
NOLO.COM - Making artwork out of a book
• Can I sell copies of old TV shows?
NOLO.COM - Recording and distributing copyrighted work
• Can we use data assembled in a copyrighted book?
NOLO.COM - Divining what is entitled to copyright protection
• Can I register a URL that's a twist on a famous corporate name?
NOLO.COM - Dot-com confusion
• Can I use my school's name on T-shirts for sale?
NOLO.COM - Rights in a school name
• Can we use another company's corporate logo to advertise our training services?
NOLO.COM - Use of trademarks in training programs
• What are the guidelines for using a portion of a song without permission?
NOLO.COM - Using music, with or without permission
• How do I protect my unpublished cartoons from being copied?
NOLO.COM - Copyright law and cartoons
• Can I stop a website from using a photo of my dog?
NOLO.COM - Rights to photos used on the Internet
• Is it a violation of copyright to sell handmade items showing Winnie the Pooh?
NOLO.COM - Using trademarked characters