Copyrights

How to Test and Choose the Best Name for Your Business
Branding

How to Test and Choose the Best Name for Your Business

You want to trust your gut – but this test can help confirm that the name you like is right for your business.
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YouTube Warns Its Copyright Changes Could Result in More Takedowns

Copyright holders can no longer seize revenue over short music clips, though.
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Hey Writers, Need an Idea? The Copyrights on a Bunch of Classics Have Expired and Are Ready for the Zombie Treatment

In 2009, Seth Grahame-Smith scored big with 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' when the Jane Austen classic became public domain.
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How to Protect Your Intellectual Property

How to Protect Your Intellectual Property

Jessica Abo sits down with attorney Scott Sisun to find out what your company may need when it comes to intellectual property.
Jessica Abo | 1 min read
Launching a Website? Here Are 5 Common Intellectual Property Pitfalls to Avoid.

Launching a Website? Here Are 5 Common Intellectual Property Pitfalls to Avoid.

Don't fall into these trademark and copyright traps.
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