What Should I Copyright? Fortunately, we have a simple analysis we like to employ to determine whether something should be registered. What is a Copyright? A copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects from the unauthorized use of creative content. Your creative content can range from a logo to series of videos. […]
Should I Trademark My Company Name?
Should I trademark my company name? Unfortunately, the answer is not a simple one. What is a Trademark? A trademark is a unique piece of intellectual property used for the purpose of defending your brand and goodwill. We’ve written a few blogs on this topic before. Trademarks can be a word, series of words, […]
Avoiding Copyright Infringement on the Internet
Copyright Infringement has become a nuisance for small business owners. It’s not because small business owners never do anything wrong. It is because a small mistake can result in massive consequences. What is a Copyright? A copyright is a legal device that gives the holder the right to decide how, who, and when the […]
Registered Copyright: Cheat Sheet for Registration
A Registered Copyright is a valuable piece of intellectual property. What is a Copyright? A copyright is a legal device that gives the holder the right to decide how, who, and when the copyrighted content is used. There are two types of copyright: common law and registered. The common law copyright is automatic. That […]
Annual Report
Every year, the NC Secretary of State office requires businesses to file an Annual Report to maintain their active status. Fortunately, companies do not need to file their first year in existence. In North Carolina, the entity tasked with overseeing and regulating businesses is the Office of the Secretary of State, by authority of NCGS […]