Do you really own your AI-Generated Content?
While generative AI tools have become widely available and may seem like the fastest way to create social media posts, marketing materials, and other forms of content, there is a downside. Beyond the obvious—these tools often provide false information and just make up “facts”—AI generated content also isn’t protected under copyright law. This means that […]
Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement: The Real Version of the “Poor Man’s Copyright”
In December of 2020, the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (“CASE”) Act was signed into law. The CASE Act authorized the Copyright Office to create the Copyright Claims Board (“CCB”) —a voluntary, alternative forum to federal courts for resolving copyright disputes, seeking less than $30,000 in damages (so-called “small claims”). While federal court litigation certainly […]
Transferring Ownership of Intellectual Property
Over the lifespan of a small business, you may find yourself needing to sell or transfer intellectual property rights. There are a variety of situations where this might come up: Even though intellectual property rights are intangible, they can still be sold or transferred much like any other business asset. This week, we look at how to […]
Works Made for Hire: Who owns the creation?
If a work meets the legal requirements to be considered a work made for hire, then the employer will be considered the author of the work, even if an individual employee was actually the original creator.
Protecting Your Content: The Basics of Copyright Law
We’ve previously discussed protecting your brand by registering and enforcing your trademarks. But what about the unique content you create? Enter copyright law. Copyright protects “original works of authorship.” This can be anything from written works like books and articles, to musical and artistic creations, even computer programs and architectural plans. Copyright is an important area of […]
