Intellectual Property
Intellectual property laws protect an individual's property interest in their ideas and creativity. The goal of intellectual property rights is to promote creativity by preserving an individual's right to profit from the product of their mind. This section contains articles submitted by attorneys that discuss the main types of intellectual property protections: patents, copyrights and trademarks.
Recent FindLaw Intellectual Property Articles
- Canada to decide if it will allow mass copyright infringement cases
Provided by: Norred Law PLLC
Artists are trying to fight copyright infringement over the internet with mass copyright infringement litigation. Read More » - Tread carefully when using social media for business purposes
Provided by: Millstone, Peterson & Watts, LLP
The Securities and Exchange Commission recently established guidelines for proper use of social media in corporate and business settings after alleged violations came to light last year. Read More » - Does it take a Sherlock to figure out if Holmes is in the public domain?
Provided by: Entertainment, Intellectual Property, Internet & New Media Law Group
Two prominent historical characters have recently been the subject of lawsuits regarding licensing fees. Read More » - California company: Trading on our good name is trademark infringement
Provided by: Erik S. Syverson
California footwear company Gravity Defyer Corp. is suing Under Armour for trademark infringement. Could your company benefit from a similar suit? Read More » - Record label 360 deals can impact artists’ intellectual property rights
Provided by: Law Office of Barry Oliver Chase, PA
360 degree deals within the music industry are helping many artists attain success. Unfortunately, these multiple rights deals severely limit an artist's rights to his or her intellectual property. Read More »
Intellectual Property