The Modernization Of Title 17 Section 512
Section 512 of Title 17 was enacted in 1998 as part of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Since its enactment 22 years ago, there have been dramatic and rapid changes to the internet, but the DMCA has not been changed to accommodate today’s global high-tech...Can Coronavirus Be Blamed For Copyright Looting?
Is copyright looting justified? Rakuten Kobo Inc., a Canadian company that sells e-books, audiobooks, e-readers, and tablet computers, has signed up 2 million new users during the past three months, illustrating the rise in e-book adoption. The global coronavirus...
How to Protect Your Intellectual Property and Avoid Inadvertent Infringement In Your New Business
As a business owner and entrepreneur, protecting your novel idea from being copied or stolen is a critical strategy. The first step is to register your intellectual property (IP). IP is what sets your company apart from the rest of the industry – it’s your idea,...
What is Intellectual Property? A Primer for Startups and Entrepreneurs on How to Protect Your Assets
What is Intellectual Property (IP)? Intellectual property is a product of human intellect. It’s what differentiates you from the competition –original ideas or concepts conceived and developed by you. Examples of IP include inventions, literary...