 As we’ve discussed, generally, if you create a work and it's fixed in a tangible form, you are entitled to copyright protection. But what if you’ve created something as an employee of a company? Or what if you were commissioned to make something for someone else? Who owns the copyright? It gets a little more complicated, especially if you work in the creation of software. Let's learn more about Works Made for Hire, shall we?
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 There have been many changes to the U.S. copyright laws through the years regarding the length of time copyright protection lasts. And it seems like maybe Mickey Mouse might have a lot to do with why the laws keep changing. Click through to find out more!
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 Most people have a vague understanding of what Intellectual Property (or IP, as those on the inside call it) is, or at least that it exists. But out in the wild I hear the distinct forms of IP classifications used interchangeably, when in actuality they are all very different in terms of what they protect, how they’re formed and how you can enforce your rights as an IP holder.
So first things first, why does it even matter? Well, let’s dive in, shall we? |
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