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People talk about digital media as if they owned it. "I bought that movie." "I own that album." Money changed hands, so the content should be there whenever you want it, right? The platforms sure make it sound that way when they're taking your payment. But the legal reality behind most digital purchases is far narrower than consumers expect.

Some companies push the boundaries by referencing or even incorporating a competitor’s branding, such as their logo, in their marketing

Working as an independent contractor in design or website development offers a great deal of creative freedom, but it also comes with

The plaintiffs claim to have co-authored a song with the same title in 1989, which they allege shares substantial similarities with Mariah C

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has reinstated a copyright lawsuit brought by choreographer Kyle Hanagami against Epic Games

This blog post aims to demystify Fair Use for YouTube creators. One area that often leads to confusion and, unfortunately, copyright strikes

One area that often leads to confusion and legal quandaries is the doctrine of "Fair Use."

Learn the story behind the out-of-this-world Star Trek Fan Film lawsuit that redefined the rules of Star Trek fan-made films.

The importance of intellectual property in the digital age In today's increasingly digital world, the value of intellectual property (IP)...

Copyright infringement occurs when someone uses, reproduces, or distributes a copyrighted work without the permission of the copyright owner

This episode of the UTLRadio Podcast aired on January 31, 2022. If you haven't done so already, make sure that you subscribe to the...

Who Owns Your Tattoos? You may be surprised to learn that copyright laws cover most tattoos, which means that the artist who created it...

What is trademark law and how can it help your business? In this post we explain the basics of trademark law.