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5 Steps to Master Copyright Licensing To Grow Your Revenue Streams As A Creative
Are you leaving money on the table by selling your copyrights instead of renting them? If so, you’re not alone, but we will change that. Many creative entrepreneurs unknowingly sell their copyrights for far less...
Contract Red Flags and Shady Contract Behaviors – So Creators Can Avoid Getting Burned and Grow More Sustainably
Contracts support all successful collaborations, but red flags can indicate trouble ahead. We want creatives to focus on creating without dealing with lousy contract situations. So we offer 6 red flags that we see in...
5 Fixable Mindset Mistakes Creative Entrepreneurs Make That Kill Their Businesses
What if you could completely sidestep the biggest mindset mistakes that destroy many creative businesses? We’ve been lawyers for creative entrepreneurs for over a decade and have seen inside hundreds of innovative businesses. Our team...
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California Laws Taking Effect in 2022
California laws taking effect in 2022 impact creative business owners of all sizes. Below, we talk about the significant law changes impacting the types of businesses we serve. On September 9, 1850, the United States promised greatness when California joined the Union...
What Is A Surname Refusal?
Have you recently received an Office Action denying your mark based on a surname refusal? Are you planning on applying for a trademark with your last name as part of the mark? In either case, you should first understand the potential pitfalls of attempting to register...
Trademark Office Action Response Cheatsheet [Updated 2021]
This Trademark Office Action Response Cheatsheet helps you get back on track. The United States Patent & Trademark Office (the USPTO) issues trademark Office Actions when they find a problem with a trademark application. If you received a trademark Office Action,...
Creative Business Owner’s Guide to Trademarks
As a creative business owner, you may have wondered if you need a trademark. What exactly are trademarks? Will a trademark protect your brand? Should you register for trademark protection? How can you start the trademark process? We answer those questions in this...
