As of Tuesday, February 23rd, the US Copyright Office issued a final rule creating a new “group” registration option for music albums and works related to that music. This new registration option is called GRAM or Group Registration for Works on an Album of Music. It allows groups to register […]
Author: Nicole Schaefer
A very common question I receive is what symbol my clients should use. Here’s a handy reference guide: ® This is a registered trademark symbol. It is illegal to use this if your trademark is not registered! © This is a Copyright symbol. This does not necessarily mean the […]
Part of getting music produced is songwriters selling their compositions to publishers (such as those found here-https://www.songwriteruniverse.com/publisherlist.htm). This 3 part blog series will explore the most important clauses in contracts between songwriters and publishers. Sale of the Musical Composition: In nearly every publishing contract, the songwriter is selling his or […]
If you are thinking about entering the world of Craft Beverage brewing, there are many things you must consider. One of those is your contracts. Contract law is incredibly important for protecting your rights and your money! Here are 11 “boilerplate” clauses that you will need to include in your […]
Previously, I discussed the four different types of trademarks and why some are better than others when seeking registration. Since I’ve also been exploring my favorite brands when it comes to trademarks, I decided to discuss Obé fitness and why they are doing it right. Little refresher: There are four […]