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A trademark is an image or logo that represents a company's brand. Trademarks help consumers identify a company's premises or products on store shelves. The process of registering a trademark involves careful research and gives the business sole control over the...
Non-disclosure agreements are popular in the entertainment industry. Individuals filming a reality TV show, for example, often have to sign an NDA before the filming even begins. They are bound by that restrictive covenant and subject to a large financial penalty if...
Most successful businesses rely on an assortment of contracts to protect intellectual property, control business operations and manage key relationships. Organizations may have contracts with suppliers and service providers as well as lenders, landlords and employees....
Entertainers monetize the way their voices sound, their personalities and their appearance to appeal to their fan base and other consumers. Businesses have long paid generous amounts for endorsement deals where celebrities recommend products to consumers. They have...
Domestic copyright protections are very important. They protect creative professionals and businesses from other parties monetizing or otherwise devaluing original works. The United States Copyright Office maintains a record of copyrighted works that can benefit those...
Establishing copyright protections is important for creative professionals and businesses. Through either publication or formal registration, a party invested in original creative works can protect those works from use or distribution by other parties. The more...
Copyright protections are a means of ensuring that the intellectual property of one person remains under their control. Writers, photographers and graphic artists rely on copyright protection to maintain control over their work and to find ways to profit off of their...
Like many other niches of the entertainment industry, the music industry often rewards youth. Big labels and successful producers are often looking for the newest young act to develop into successful career musicians. They sign major contracts with teens and even...
Investing in a business can be a way to develop industry connections and generate regular income. Those who are shareholders in successful businesses can receive dividends from the company's profits. Investors can also sell their interest in the company when the...
Investing in creative content can be a major business expense. Whether an organization acquires original musical compositions or literary works, creators often want competitive compensation to give up the rights to their original works, and keeping creators on staff...