UK Copyright Law: A Quick Guide For Freelance Writers

As a freelance writer, you'll need to be aware of the legal protection your work enjoys so you don't sign away rights that you should retain. This is a guide to some key aspects of UK copyright law.

Copyright Theft - Fraud Gone Rampant

Copyright theft is the scourge of software and ebook authors who sell online, and for the legitimate internet marketers who try to sell their products. It is not easy for an individual to deal with the scale of this, but when a large number of internet marketers get together to pursue a thief, better results are likely.

Copyright Transfer - Read the Fine Print Even on the Web

While you might think that you are safe from transfering your copyright when using the web to transmit your images, be careful. Although a copyright transfer must be in writing and signed by the copyright owner, the law has caught up with technology. You now can “sign” a document by responding electronically. A contract may be in any memorandum form, including electronic mail. It is “signed” by any mark, written, stamped or engraved, that demonstrates the intent to agree to the contract. So read the fine print before transmitting your images on the web to protect your copyrights.

Copyright Owners - How to Protect Your Work

While you may own a copyright, you must protect it to keep its value. Here's what you can do.

How Long Does Copyright Last?

Are you wondering how long your copyright will last and protect your intellectual property. Here's a quick report that gives you the key facts.

Apple and Microsoft Have Teamed Up

They are currently violating what we here in the US call Freedom of Speech. Have you heard of Digital Rights Management or DRM for short? What you don't know is that we no longer have control of the music we pay for!

Keeping Out Of Trouble With Websites

It is easier to get in trouble with a website than you might think. What follows, then, are a few tips to help keep your website clear of problems. A word of caution - the law is changing in this area, and the specific facts of each case make a huge difference.

Computer Generated Cross Stitch Charts and Patterns on eBay and Copyrights

Copyrights of computer generated cross stitch charts on ebay

Domain Name Dispute, What To Expect After You've Won

Here are some steps cybersquatting lawyers use to ensure that the stolen domain name is transferred back to you... You file a UDRP complaint under ICANN and a panel has ordered a transfer of the stolen domain name. From this point, you would think everything would automatically fall into place, but more often than not, you will still have some work to do.

Even Courts Rely on Mapquest

Unchallenged Mapquest results are routinely considered and relied upon by American courts.

Changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure - Computer Forensics and E-Discovery

A brief overview of the changes in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure that went into effect on 12-1-06 with regards to Computer Forensics and Electronic Discovery (E-Discovery).

Introduction to E-Discovery

A brief introduction to Electronic Evidence Discovery, also known as E-Discovery or Electronic Discovery.

Your Online Video May Cost You Thousands

Explains the significance of the Viacom lawsuit and what sort of impact amateur videographers might expect.