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What Is the Difference Between Trademark, Copyright, and Patent?

June 19th, 2025

What Is the Difference Between Trademark, Copyright, and Patent? You’ve created something. Maybe it’s your brand name, maybe a product, maybe your website content or a bit of software you wrote late one night when the business needed it. Now you�… Read More

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Copyright Law Basics for Small Businesses and Content Creators

April 17th, 2025

Copyright Law Basics for Small Businesses and Content Creators It usually starts with an email: short, formal, and alarming. A claim that you’ve used someone else’s copyrighted material without permission, along with a threat of legal action. May… Read More

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When You Don't Need Permission to Use Copyrighted Material

February 2nd, 2024

When You Don’t Need Permission to Use Copyrighted Material Content is the water in life’s ocean. Everything you encounter is part of this vast, endless sea of information. Just as different countries claim ownership of part of these waters, v… Read More

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Hit with a Takedown Notice? Here's Your Next Move!

February 1st, 2024

Hit with a Takedown Notice? Here’s Your Next Move! With the large amount of content we consume and generate daily, it’s no secret that copyright infringement cases are becoming increasingly common. Sometimes, you may infringe on someone e… Read More

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Received a Cease and Desist for Copyright Infringement? Act Now!

January 31st, 2024

Contributor: Anthony Wilkinson

Received a Cease and Desist for Copyright Infringement? Act Now! You received the letter. It’s staring at you. It’s real. You are accused of infringing on another’s copyright. While it can be upsetting, thinking rationally and taking th… Read More

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Can You Legally Use That Image? Know Your Rights!

January 17th, 2024

Can You Legally Use That Image? Know Your Rights! Content. It is everywhere. With the internet, we consume it daily. From the news articles and bulletins on our mobile devices to the entertainment content of movies and TV shows, and the music we list… Read More

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Anthony's Story

A few months ago, I received an unexpected notice – a random ethics compliance audit was scheduled for my firm by our state. The letter, much like the stop sign at the end of my street, was abrupt and impossible to ignore. Suddenly, I was facing the daunting task of proving my firm’s compliance to a third-party auditor, with no assurance of what they might find.

However, I’m thrilled to share with you that after undergoing the ethics audit, I received a report from the auditors confirming that I was in 100% compliance with the standards they were evaluating. It was a gratifying affirmation of the dedication and diligence my firm puts into maintaining the highest ethical standards.

It’s possible your business is facing a crisis. You can visualize a great outcome, but you just don’t know how to make it a reality. You’re afraid of what might happen if you do nothing… but what can you do?