Ever wonder why so many brands and advertisements refer to the Super Bowl as “the Big Game?” Well, here’s a fun fact for you: the NFL has registered trademarks for the terms “Super Bowl” and “Super Sunday” (and many more!)....
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...
