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Dmca Copyright Law Concept with Legal Symbols
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Internet Law

What is the DMCA?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
The DMCA is a U.S. copyright law enacted in 1998 that sets rules for online copyright enforcement, including notice-and-takedown and platform safe harbor protections. It also prohibits bypassing digital rights management (DRM) in many situations. This article explains what the DMCA does, who it affects, and how takedowns work. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act, commonly […]
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Patent Law

What is patent infringement?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Patent infringement is the unauthorized making, using, selling, offering for sale, or importing of a patented invention, typically during a 20-year patent term. It can expose the infringer to injunctions and monetary damages if the patent’s claims are proven and infringement is shown. This article explains what infringement is, common examples, and how disputes are […]
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Trademark Rights & Enforcement

What is trademark infringement?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Trademark infringement is the unauthorized use of a trademark that is identical or confusingly similar to a registered mark, creating a likelihood of consumer confusion. It can divert sales, damage goodwill, and expose the infringer to legal claims and remedies. This article explains what counts as infringement, common examples, and the key legal factors courts […]
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Copyright and Intellectual Property Copyright Law
Intellectual Property Law

What is copyright infringement?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Copyright infringement is the unauthorized use of a copyrighted work that violates at least 1 of the owner’s exclusive rights. It can include copying, distributing, displaying, performing, or creating derivative works without permission, unless a defense like fair use applies. This article explains copyright protection, common infringement examples, and how rights are enforced. Copyright infringement […]
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Fair Use Concept Illustrated with Copyright Symbols
Copyright and Intellectual Property Copyright Law
Intellectual Property Law

What is fair use?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Fair use is a U.S. copyright exception evaluated under 4 factors to decide if using protected material without permission is lawful. Courts weigh purpose, nature, amount used, and market effect in context, and no single factor is determinative. This article explains the four factors and common examples of fair use. Understanding Fair Use: A Copyright […]
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Copyright and Intellectual Property Copyright Law
Intellectual Property Law

What is copyright?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
Copyright is legal protection that automatically attaches the moment an original work is fixed in a tangible form. It gives the creator exclusive rights to copy, distribute, display/perform, and create derivative works, subject to limits like fair use. This article explains what copyright covers, how it arises, and what rights it provides. Understanding Copyright Basics […]
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Trade Law

What is a trade secret?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
A trade secret is confidential business information that provides a competitive advantage and is protected as long as it remains secret. Unlike patents, it requires no registration and relies on reasonable steps to maintain secrecy, such as NDAs and limited access. This article explains what qualifies as a trade secret, common examples, and how businesses […]
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Trademark Law

What is a service mark?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
A service mark is an IP identifier that distinguishes the services of one business from another, functioning like a trademark but for services rather than goods. It can protect names, logos, and slogans used to market services. This article explains how service marks work, how they differ from trademarks, and registration essentials. A service mark […]
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Trademark Law

What is a trademark?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, design, or combination that identifies and distinguishes one business’s goods or services from others. It helps consumers recognize the source and gives the owner legal rights to prevent confusingly similar use in commerce. This article explains trademark basics, common examples, and how trademark protection works. A trademark is […]
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Patents and Trademarks

What is a design patent?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
A U.S. design patent protects a product’s ornamental appearance—not its function—for 15 years from grant. It can cover shape, configuration, surface ornamentation, and overall visual impression if the design is novel and non-obvious. This article explains what design patents cover, key requirements, and how they differ from utility patents. A design patent protects the unique […]
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