Can I protect the content generated by Artificial Intelligence, such as CHATGPT?
Before I answer the question an introductory note. I normally spend 2-3 hrs. a month researching, writing, and posting this blog. As you will learn below, I’ve could have written a quick blog with the answer to this question using CHATGPT in less than a minute. It’s better my blog or the AI-Generated answer? ????♂️ […]
Music NFTs.
A NFT or a Non-Fungible Token is a digital asset that represents real-world objects like art, music, in-game items, and videos. NFTs exist on a blockchain, which is a distributed public ledger that records transactions and provides information as to what was sold, by whom and how much was paid. As opposed to Cryptocurrencies, which […]
Are you “required” to use the trademark ® or copyright symbols © or your loose your rights?
Intellectual property owners, more often than not, find themselves scrambling through the internet to look for an explanation on the proper way to provide notice of their rights to the public at large. Intellectual property attorneys we found ourselves, frequently, scratching our heads when we see big companies with big marketing and legal departments using […]
Mickey Mouse copyright is expiring!
Copyright protection exist in original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, now known or later developed, from which they can be perceived, reproduced, or otherwise communicated, either directly or with the aid of a machine or device. Works of authorship include the following categories (between others) pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works […]
Can I Protect Fashion Designs?
Most likely no. “Fashion design is the art of applying design, aesthetics, clothing construction and natural beauty to clothing and its accessories”.“Copyright protection for the designs of useful articles is extremely limited. The design of a useful article is protected under copyright “only if, and only to the extent that, such design incorporates pictorial, graphic, […]
Can I use photos I found on Google?
No, a resounding no! That the photo is on Google doesn’t mean you can freely use it. In the case of photographs, the owner of the “photo” is generally the photographer (a human) or, in certain situations, the photographer’s employer. Under 17 U.S. Code § 106 the owner of has the exclusive rights to do […]
Can NFT’s be protected?
The underlying work that an NFT represents, yes, the NFT by itself, no. A Non-Fungible Token or NFT is a digital asset that represents real-world objects like art, music, in-game items, and videos. NFTs exist on a blockchain, which is a distributed public ledger that records transactions and provides information as to what was sold, […]
Do I need a license to play or stream music in my business?
Yes. The owner of copyright under this title has the exclusive rights to do and to authorize any of the following: to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies or phonorecords; to distribute copies or phonorecords of the copyrighted work to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership, or by rental, lease, or lending; […]
Can Tattoos be copyrighted?
The answer is Yes! Copyright protection exist in original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, now known or later developed, from which they can be perceived, reproduced, or otherwise communicated, either directly or with the aid of a machine or device. Works of authorship include, between others: pictorial, graphic, and sculptural […]
How can I protect blog entries, social media posts, and short online articles?
With the advent of the internet creators have taken advantage of this “new medium” to continue writing and expressing their ideas. However short in their expressions, nowadays is the preferred way to reach the new generations of readers. Copyright protection exist in original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, now known […]