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Next Entries »Five Things Every Software Developer Should Know About Intellectual Property
Posted Thursday, September 27th, 2007It is essential for every Software Developer to have a firm grasp of intellectual property rights and how they apply to the Software Industry. Intellectual property is an umbrella term for various types of rights individuals or businesses can have in their names, creative works, and inventions. Software developers need a solid understanding [...]
What Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Intellectual Property
Posted Wednesday, September 26th, 2007Intellectual property is an umbrella term for various types of rights an individual or business can have in their names, creative works, and inventions. A firm grasp of intellectual property is important for every entrepreneur – even if you’re not a musician or inventor. An understanding of intellectual property rights can help you protect your [...]
Intellectual Property Protection of Fashion Designs
Posted Tuesday, September 18th, 2007Click here to view the Presentation entitled “Intellectual Property Protection of Fashion Designs,” presented by Daliah Saper at the Chicago Bar Association YLS Creative Arts Committee meeting on September 18, 2007.
Help! The RIAA is suing me!
Posted Wednesday, June 13th, 2007An explanation of the RIAA’s lawsuits and what to do if you’re being sued.
Film Clearance Basics
Posted Wednesday, June 13th, 2007What is film clearance?
Film clearance is the process of acquiring the required permission for all aspects of a film production. The necessary clearances can include sets, actors/extras, music, stock film, art, posters, products/brands, books, broadcasts, computer programs, dramatic works, photographs, etc. Film clearance is necessary to avoid liability, acquire E/O insurance, and avoid any general [...]
Copyright Basics
Posted Wednesday, June 13th, 2007Next Entries »What is a copyright?
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights given to an original author to regulate the use of a particular expression of ideas. These rights gives the owner of the copyright the exclusive right to make copies of the work, distribute copies of the work to the public, prepare derivative works, perform [...]