by Tim Billick | May 15, 2024 | Copyrights
When does a copyright claim begin? When the victim discovers the infringement? Or when the violator began making money from the infringing act? In the 1980s, independent music producer Sherman Nealy and business partner Tony Butler, through Nealy’s label Music...
by Tim Billick | May 8, 2024 | Copyrights
In a world where creative content is constantly produced and shared, ensuring the protection of your intellectual property is paramount. TBillick Law PLLC understands the intricacies of copyright law and is dedicated to helping creators navigate its complexities. This...
by Gene Kirzhner | May 10, 2023 | Copyrights
Copyright protection in Seattle dates back to the U.S. Constitution and its Copyright Clause, which incentivizes citizens to create new works and share them with the public by granting creators exclusive rights over them (most of the time). This makes the...
by Gene Kirzhner | Apr 26, 2023 | Copyrights
Copyright law grants authors instant ownership of their work, which may include music, paintings, websites, designs, images, software, literature, or any other type of creative output, even without the legal registration of those creations on the author’s behalf. For...
by Gene Kirzhner | Feb 15, 2023 | Copyrights
Every day, people create new works of art, music, and literature. Copyright protection ensures that these creators can control how their work is used and that they are compensated for their creativity. Copyright protection is a must for any creative individual or...
by Gene Kirzhner | Jan 4, 2023 | Copyrights
Copyrights are infringed on for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, it’s simply because someone doesn’t know they’re not allowed to use a copyrighted work without permission. Other times, it may be because someone is deliberately trying to avoid paying for the use of...
