What Every Person Should Know About Song Covers on YouTube
You might think it’s OK to use cover songs in your YouTube video. But is it? Learn what the Copyright Act has to say about that practice in this article.
How Instagram’s Terms of Use Affect Artists and Photographers
Copyright law has some interesting interactions with Instagram. its sharing functions, and its terms of use. Learn more about those issues in this article.
Non-Fungible Tokens and the Law: The Basics
Non-fungible tokens are the latest craze. But how does copyright law apply to them? Learn more from the intellectual property lawyers at Darkhorse Attorneys.
What is the Difference Between a Trademark and a Service Mark?
Trademarks and service marks are ubiquitous terms in the business world. But what do they mean, and what is the difference? Find out here.
What Is A Trademark?
You run into hundreds (maybe thousands) of trademarks every day without knowing it. But if you take your consumer hat off and put your business-owner hat on you might be wondering what all can be trademarked. As it turns out, a lot of things are trademark eligible, including some pretty unique things that most people would not think could serve as a trademark. Our intellectual property lawyers at Darkhorse Attorneys explain more about the basics of trademark protection in this article.
You Have a Trademark – Now What?
It’s official. You registered your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and changed your mark from ™ to ®. Your trademark is now publicly listed in the Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR). However, it is important to remember that registering your trademark is only one of the several steps you […]
The Basics of Fair Use & Trademark Law
When can you or your business use another person’s trademark? Learn more about the legal protections for trademark fair use from the intellectual property lawyers of Darkhorse Attorneys.
3 Reasons to Trademark Your Business Name Right Now
By: Alexa Gorman, Law Clerk As a business owner, you can probably recall the signifcant time and effort it took to craft the perfect name and logo to represent your brand. Now that you’re using your name and logo in commerce, your business name and logo are attached to the positive reputation you’ve earned and […]