When you create something in California, that something becomes your intellectual property. In other words, intellectual property is something you produce out of your own mind. As you might suppose, you have the right to exclusively control your intellectual property....
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Month: June 2019
Handling a business lawsuit during the summer
For business owners, lawsuits can be challenging at any time of the year. However, these cases are particularly tough to address during the summer months for several reasons. Whether you were planning a family vacation or looking to spend more time with your kids...
Suing for copyright infringement does not make you a troll
In the intellectual property world, you may feel that the only way you can protect your rights is through litigation. However, some entities and individuals try to place a negative cast on those who take others to court over images, words, music and other forms of IP....
Which creative works can be protected via copyright?
Copyrighting an original work is a must to prevent others from capitalizing on your creation and claiming your hard work for their own. Keep in mind that some works can't be protected using this method, as there are very specific rules governing copyright laws. The...
How can I avoid wrongful termination claims?
Wrongful termination not only exposes you to harmful and expensive litigation, it can also tarnish your reputation as an employer and affect your ability to build your workforce. Accordingly, The Balance explains how you can avoid wrongful termination claims and...
How can freelancers create solid contracts?
Freelancers rely on contracts when doing business or performing work for others. And so, when it comes to client contracts, it's important to keep certain factors in mind or you run the risk of encountering a serious issue down the line. Create & Cultivate lists a...
California’s position as IP king threatened by state taxes and China
California is home to Hollywood, Silicon Valley and several major music labels. So, it comes as no surprise that the state is king of intellectual property creation in America. Forbes estimates that 27.3% of all patents granted in the United Sates are given to...
