When it comes to using music on YouTube and social media, the general rule is this: If you didn’t create it, then you can’t use it…unless you have permission in some form or another, which I will touch on later. Common Objections There are a lot of objections...
Intellectual property comes in many forms. A few most common are trademarks and copyrights. It’s really common for people to get them mixed up. So let’s dive deep to see the differences and similarities and to answer these questions: What are they? What’s the...
What is a copyright? The idea behind it? And what exactly does a copyright protect? What is it? A copyright protects original works of authorship that are fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Basically, copyrights apply to works of art or works of creativity that...
Ever heard the term “Service Mark?” It’s likely that you’ve heard of a “trademark” before, and you’ve probably seen a “TM” symbol on logos or business names out and about. But what about that strange “SM” symbol...
If you’ve applied or considered applying for a trademark you may be trying to figure out what the difference is between a word mark and a design mark. Well, don’t fret because the difference is fairly easy to spot. Word Mark: A word mark, also commonly referred to as...
