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Can You Trademark a Song Title?

Many musicians assume they can trademark a song title, but trademark law works differently than copyright law. While a single song title usually cannot be registered as a trademark, there are situations where a title can become legally protectable through branding, merchandise, or use across a series of creative works.

August 03, 2026

How to Copyright a Book

Copyright protections allow creators the option to monetize their work and to pass on those rights and the income they generate onto the next generation.

November 24, 2025

A modern art gallery with a series of large abstract portrait paintings displayed on white walls. The works feature bold, colorful brushstrokes in bright hues of pink, yellow, teal, and orange, blending expressive facial features with geometric abstraction. The clean, minimal gallery space with polished floors and ceiling spotlights enhances the vivid impact of the artworks.

AI Art and Copyright Infringement | The Lowdown

It has been said that it is impossible to come up with a truly original idea in the arts, and that may be true. Many of the greatest works are riffs or adaptations of art that has come before. The difference lies in how much originality the second artist brings to their new work. Does the art contain a stylistic difference or new point of view? Or is it simply a “rip-off”?

October 10, 2025

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How Long Do Music Copyrights Last?

Wondering how long music copyright lasts? In most cases, protection continues for the creator’s lifetime plus 70 years, though rules differ by country and type of work. Knowing these limits helps artists, producers, and listeners understand when music becomes public domain.

September 30, 2025

AI-Generated Music Copyright | What Musicians and Creators Need to Know

It remains to be seen if AI-generated music will be understood as an extension of this kind of fair use or whether or not it is in another camp altogether.

June 12, 2025

Trade Dress Infringement | Van Leeuwen vs Rebel Creamery

Van Leeuwen claims that Rebel Creamery copied their trade dress by using the same kinds of colors, fonts, and minimalist designs, such that their product seems nearly identical to Van Leeuwen's signature elements.

May 09, 2024

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Top 5 Reasons Why USPTO Denied Your Trademark Application

One in five trademark applications fail their first examination according to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. We have highlighted the top 5 reasons behind this failure to help you ensure this doesn’t happen to you.