"She's not going to be passed around," said the federal judge before "Grumpy Cat" was brought into the California courtroom. She sat in a cat carrier as she awaited her owner's testimony in a licensing violation case. She is not expected to testify.Grumpy Cat (real...
Year: 2018
Should I use a digital watermark on my work?
Are you analog or are you digital? These days, it's easy to find individuals in one or the other camp. Some dwell in both worlds. If you are someone who does design work, you want to protect your work from theft, misuse or use without your permission.Finding the best...
Trademark vs. copyright: What is the difference?
When it comes to protecting creative work, it's important for artists from all mediums to know what tools are at their disposal.Many people confuse copyright and trademark, and they both have their place in creative work. It's important to know the difference and...
The line between parody and copyright infringement
You probably know that you're not allowed to use a copyrighted song in your Youtube video. Such an action would be a violation of intellectual property protections. But why do roasts of popular songs on SNL get away with using other people's creative works? Today...