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May302017

Do I have to register my copyright?

You probably are aware of what a copyright is and how it can protect your creative works. However, many people in California do not understand…

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Apr252017

Performance arts and copyrights

If a person has something that he or she wants to register the copyright for in California, then it is important that he or she…

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Mar202017

Copyright, fair use and YouTube

When it comes to California residents sharing information on the internet, there are always going to be concerns about copyrights. This is especially true when…

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Feb142017

Copyrights and memes

Memes are popular all over the internet, especially on social media. California social media users likely repost memes without ever giving a thought to copyright…

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Jan162017

Copyright protection for blogs

The internet has brought about many new concerns about intellectual property rights for California residents. One specific area where people may have concerns is over…

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Dec082016

Judge rules that copyright was infringed by “Jersey Boys”

Without creativity, the world would be a boring place but it is important for people in Sacramento to make sure they are not encroaching on…

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Nov162016

What you should know about copyrights and fair use

Copyright is something that California residents need to be aware of when doing things like creating websites, teaching classes or developing any materials to share…

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Oct132016

Copyright laws and cryptomnesia

The New York Times did an article on how cryptomnesia plays a role in music creation. This is a naturally occurring phenomena that happens to…

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Oct052016

Digital music copyrights

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 addresses digital copyrights, which includes music copyrights. In particular, as noted by the U.S. Copyright Office, the DMCA…

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Sep292016

Music copyright basics

California is home to many musicians and other artists who wish to receive full credit for their works. The U.S. Copyright Office, a division of…

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