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COPYRIGHTS
A
copyright protects literary and artistic expression as well as other types of
media that derive their value from the particular manner in which the
information is expressed.
A
copyright protects a works appearance or expression. You cannot copyright an
invention because inventions are patented. You cannot copyright the name
of product or tradename because names are trademarked. You cannot patent
or trademark a book, but you can copyright a book and protect the expression of
the idea in the book.
Examples of the types of
materials which can be copyrighted are Books, musical works, plays, computer
programs, paintings, sculptures, and movies. Generally, any work, which includes
artistic or creative expression can be protected with copyright.
Titles, names, short
phrases, slogans; familiar symbols or designs; mere variations of typographical
ornamentation, lettering, coloring; mere listings of ingredients or contents
cannot be copyrighted; however, they may be trademarked.
We invite you to discuss your
trademark and copyright issues with us. We can help protect you, your
business and your family! Call now for
a free consultation. You may reach our office at (310)205-5529.
Remember...Failing to
Plan is Planning to Fail!
How
Long Do Copyrights Last?
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Creation Date |
Type of Work |
Length of Protection |
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On or After 1/1/78 |
Individual
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Author's
life plus 50 years |
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Joint Work
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Longest
living Author plus 50 years |
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Works Made for Hire; anonymous or pseudonymous
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75 years
from publication or 100 years from creation, whichever is shorter |
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Created before 1/1/78 but published after 1/1/78
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Same as
for works created on or after 1/1/78 |
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Created and Published before 1/1/78 or Registered before 1/1/78
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28 years
from the later of registration or publication; term could be renewed for
an additional 28 years. Any copyright still subsisting after 1/1/78
could extend the renewal term to 47 years providing a total life of 75
years. |
Differences between Trademarks and Copyrights!
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Copyrights Protect |
Trademarks Protect |
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Publications (books, instruction manuals,
scripts, business plans, other literature) |
Performance names and band/Group names |
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Advertisements |
Slogans |
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Sound recordings (music) |
Advertising Symbols |
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Video recordings (film, video) |
Logos |
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Software programs |
Brand
Names |
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Product Packaging |
Product
Packaging |
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Artwork (painting, sculpture, graphic art) |
Names of
Companies |
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Photography |
Names of
Products and Services |
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Illustrations, comics |
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LAW OFFICES OF ALON DARVISH
9454 Wilshire Boulevard, Penthouse
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Tel: (310)205-5529
SERVING LOS ANGELES COUNTY
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