Is your idea patentable? If you solved a problem that no one else has already solved then you may have a patentable solution! More specifically, 35 USC 101 states that: “Whoever invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof, may obtain a …
REGISTERING A WEBSITE DOMAIN WITHOUT RESEARCHING CAN COST YOU.
Before you start any business or market a brand, it is imperative that you perform a search to determine if your business name or brand is not being used by another person or company. The same is true for website domains. Using a website domain that is exactly or similar to another trademarked brand could …
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CAN I COPYRIGHT MY DANCE MOVES?
Quick answer – Depends. It depends on what type of dance you are trying to copyright. The best way to understand what is registerable is to speak about a lawsuit that was filed addressing this issue. “Epic [owners of Fortnite] has consistently sought to exploit African- American talent…” a statement quoted by the attorneys representing …
CAN I TRADEMARK MY #HASHTAG?
In short, yes you can trademark a hashtag. Social media has become a major marketing tool for those who wish to brand their product or service. Hashtags have allowed users to focus their content around a statement to attract attention and to even control the conversation. The first step is to determine what is registrable …
SAVE YOUR STAMPS – POOR MAN PATENTS ARE MYTHS
This is more of a public service announcement rather than a tip. Please stop mailing yourself your idea – it doesn’t protect you. There is a myth that you should mail a copy of your invention in written form to yourself to capture a postmark date. The premise is that you would be able to show others …
FAILURE TO COPYRIGHT CAN COST YOU
Unlike patents (i.e., inventions) or trademarks (slogan, text, and logos), copyrights restrict others from infringing on your art. Such art may include music, books, publications, paintings, photos, etc. When “snipping” a photo from the website you may notice the copyright disclaimer attached to the picture. Here are some critical tips to know regarding copyright law. …
