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Podcast S3E67 FB Live 78 Legal Planning for 2019: Copyrights

You’ve probably heard you automatically have copyright protection under US law.  But did you know you must register early in order to be able to fully enforce those protections?

Sounds tricky, right?  It doesn’t have to be!

Listen to this week’s episode where I walk you through a copyright audit for your business:

  • The main difference between copyrights and trademarks and where they may overlap
  • What can (and can’t) be protected by copyright in your business
  • Who owns the copyrights if an employee or contractor creates photos, graphics, videos, copy, or other content for you
  • How your contracts can protect your copyrights when you’re working with independent contractors
  • The one thing you MUST do in order to take advantage of the rights afforded under copyright law
  • The huge financial benefits to registering your copyrights with the U.S. Copyright Office early, before your work is copied

Key takeaway: The key with copyrights is to start thinking about them early on. The sooner you begin locking down your copyrights by registering them, the more your business will be able to shut down copycats.

Additional Resources:

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This video/podcast is information, not legal advice specific to your situation.  

December 17, 2018

FB Live 32 – Negotiating a book deal

Negotiating a book deal: Points to think about plus working with an agent.

Questions? Schedule a consult at https://awbfirm.com/legal-road-map-session/ or contact us at https://awbfirm.com/contact/.

April 6, 2017

FB LIVE 9 – Questions answered: copyrights to images, going after unauthorized use of your content

Answered a few questions from Being Boss members about copyrights- protecting your images, whether designers or photographers should transfer copyright ownership in your contracts, and kill fees / ownership issues when a client cancels a contract. Post any followup questions below!

Questions? Schedule a consult at https://awbfirm.com/legal-road-map-session/ or contact us at https://awbfirm.com/contact/.

November 9, 2016

FB Live 4 – How to use other people’s stuff legally

Learn how to use other people’s stuff legally on your website, social media, or blog.

Questions? Schedule a consult at https://awbfirm.com/legal-road-map-session/ or contact us at https://awbfirm.com/contact/.

November 4, 2016

FB LIVE 2 – Dealing with copycats in your creative business

Are you dealing with COPYCATS in your creative business? I outline five steps for how to deal with people stealing your copyrighted or trademarked content. And since I’m still figuring out Facebook live, I accidentally hit end when I was trying to see questions!

More info, check out our website at https://awbfirm.com/legal-road-map-session/ or contact us at info@awbfirm.com.

November 2, 2016