INTERNET LAW

Claiming and enforcing copyright Copyright is automatic in most of the world. It is essentially a private right so decisions about use of a copyright work and how to enforce copyright are generally for a copyright owner to take for him or herself. Do I have to mark my work to claim copyright? Although a […]

Book Title: Trademark: Legal Care for Your Business & Product Name (Paperback) by Stephen Elias (Author), Richard Stim (Author) Editorial Reviews: Amazon.com Names, logos, and other unique corporate identifying marks are the true calling cards of any business, and the third edition of Trademark: Legal Care for Your Business & Product Name, by attorneys Kate […]

RIAA files more lawsuits WASHINGTON (AP) Feb 17 2004 – The recording industry sued 531 more computer users it said were illegally distributing songs over the Internet in what has become a routine reminder that college students, teenagers and others can face expensive lawsuits for swapping music online. The Recording Industry Association of America filed the […]

Book Title: Copyright Handbook: What Every Writer Needs to Know (Paperback) by Stephen Fishman Editorial Reviews: Book Description Protect your written works, easily and legally! In the Information Age, writers need to take steps to protect their hard work. Fortunately, The Copyright Handbook provides everything you need to get the job done. Inside, you’ll find […]

Legal battles continue… July 5, 2006 The British High Court has ruled that the British Phonograph Industry (BPI) may sue allofmp3.com, a popular Russian music download site. However, it’s still unclear how will a ruling be enforced, as the defendant company is based outside the UK. “This is an important step forward in our battle […]

How do I register a trademark? A trademark registration may be applied for by filing a properly executed application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). You may access the trademark forms at USPTO’s website: http://www.uspto.gov/web/forms/index.html You may file your application using TEAS – the Trademark Electronic Application System. TEAS allows you to fill […]