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Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property refers to creations of the mind. The two most common forms of intellectual property, as it relates to the entertainment industry, are copyrights and trademarks. The attorneys at ICS Law Group can help ensure that your creative ideas and works are protected by registering those ideas and works with the appropriate organizations.
Copyright
Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States to authors of original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works.
In regard to musical works, copyright grants you these exclusive rights:
• The right to make copies and duplicate your CD
• The right to distribute your music
• The right to prepare derivative works (alternate versions, new arrangements)
• The right to perform the songs publicly
• The right to perform publicly via digital audio transmission
Trademark
Your band name, business name or logo is what distinguishes your band or business from your competitors. Your name or logo can often be considered an asset all by itself. Therefore, it is important that you take steps to protect your band name, business name and logo.
A trademark can be a
• Word,
• Phrase,
• Symbol,
• Design, or
• A combination of words, phrases, symbols or designs.
Copyright and Trademark registration are covered under the Monthly Retainer Program.