Copyright 101 for Bloggers, Give Credit Where Credit is Due
When Copying A Work If You Give Credit, Do You Still Need Permission to Copy? In short, the answer is absolutely yes! There is a huge misconception among Internet users that as long as credit is given to the Copyright owner, it is permissible to copy, reproduce, use snippets or paraphrase of the copyright protected work.
Read MoreThe Consequences of Not Protecting and Defending Your Trademarks
Inaction in policing your trademark can lead to a bar to sue for trademark infringement. In addition, failure to prosecute infringers usually is evidence of a weak mark. As a result, challengers can petition the USPTO to cancel your trademark registration. Find out how to protect your trademarks at all costs to reap all the benefits that trademark ownership offers.
Read More50 Cent Sues WorldStarHipHop For Unlawfully Using His Image. Bloggers Take Note!
Rapper 50 Cent is suing the popular website WorldStarHipHop.com for using his image/likeness without his permission. Basically, the website used the rapper’s photo on its home page…like a banner. 50 cent claims the site’s use of his image resulted in increased traffic for the site and the public perception that 50 cent was affiliated with [...]
Read MoreTips to Adequately Protect Your Copyrights Online
Copyright protection is a huge issue for those who have blogs and/or websites with original content. Unfortunately, most bloggers and website owners have experienced their content being used without their permission. The most common reasons content is stolen are: stealing content from a blog to gain readership; taking graphics or pictures from a site to make their site more attractive; and/or stealing music.
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