Sample employee intellectual property assignment agreement.
This is an extensive sample contract focused on engineering and design services between two entities.
This article reviews the Copyright Modernization Act and the notable changes that will result from its partial implementation. These changes include new moral rights for performers of live aural performance and the broadening of the fair dealing exception by including education, parody and satire in allowable purposes.
This short resource lists common misconceptions around copyright and information sharing in the workplace (with a focus on US law), and guidelines for educating employees on the responsible use of content.
Social media have become a staple in the diet of the average Internet user. Companies have seized on the popularity of such websites as Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest to develop marketing platforms to promote products and services. However, there are risks that accompany such online branding. Learn about how to avoid potential legal nightmares.
This InfoPAK is designed to provide corporate counsel with a general overview of intellectual property and to suggest useful practices for the handling of intellectual property in the corporate setting.
With just a click of a button and a simple forward of a newsletter, you could unwittingly be violating a subscription contract. Unauthorized copying of a newsletter could cost your company millions in copyright infringement damages. This articles offers suggestions on how to avoid this type of claim and what to do if have to defend against one.
Corporations often use media to enhance their employees’ environment. Music can soothe or energize the listener, while movies can educate or inspire the viewer. However, no amount of relaxation or inspiration will protect you from being sued for copyright infringement. Learn when to license a performance or be prepared to face the music.
Pirated digital content and counterfeit goods now represent a substantial percentage of online traffic and a serious threat to brand owners. Luckily, there are solutions for how to protect intellectual property rights through monitoring, enforcement and preventative measures.
This article covers the basics of nonprofit partnerships, starting with basic terminology, and working through more complex topics counsel should understand.