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6 Mistakes Creatives Make That Lead To Client Conflicts (And How To Fix Them Now)
Avoid burnout, get paid on time, and build a business that actually works for you If you run a creative business, you’ve probably blamed a client (or five) for a stressful project. But here’s the...
Setting Boundaries With Clients: Powerful Scripts, Systems, and Success Strategies
Setting boundaries with clients is one of the most powerful ways to protect your energy, time, and business. If you’ve ever felt drained, disrespected, or unsure how to refuse a client request, you’re not alone...
AI & Copyright: What Creators Need to Know Right Now
AI is writing books, composing music, and designing logos. It’s also raising many legal questions. This new creative frontier is exciting, but it’s also confusing. Creatives are navigating uncertainty around ownership, contracts, and what the...
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How To Get An Audio Trademark
It is possible to get an audio trademark. Certain sounds are associated with certain products and services. Think of any commercial jingles, or the startup sound for a Mac. The human mind will associate sounds with brands, and when that happens, trademark law plays a...
Legal Innovation In 2015
Since it’s the end of the year, I am offering my predictions concerning legal innovation in 2015.1 In case you aren’t already aware, legal innovation and legal technology has been ramping up in a big way over the last couple of years. Overall, my general sense is that...
Copyright Law for Museums and Archives
Copyright law offers exceptions for archives and museums to reproduce copyrighted works without infringing. This means that archivists can focus on preserving and maintaining valuable materials whose owners might be difficult to track down or who might otherwise...
Some Answers About Work For Hire Agreements, Part III
Read Part I of this article, in which the concept of authorship is described and the idea of work for hire is introduced. Read part II of this article, in which we understand the problem that the work for hire doctrine seeks to solve. We have no idea about whether a...
