Intellectual Property Rights

U.S. law addresses Taylor Swift’s legal drama mainly through copyright and trademark rules, and federal courts have heard multiple disputes tied to her music and brand. Her high-profile re-recording strategy shows how artists can lawfully regain leverage when they own new masters while honoring existing composition rights. This article explains the core legal issues, typical […]

Intellectual property protection can last from 20 years to indefinitely, depending on the right. U.S. utility patents generally last 20 years from filing, copyrights typically last the author’s life plus 70 years, and trademarks can renew forever if used. This article explains the main IP terms and what happens when rights expire. How Long Does […]