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What services does the registered agent provide?

A part of the formation of a corporation or LLC involves the designation of individuals to act on behalf of the corporation in various capacities. One of these capacities is the registered agent, who is responsible for the receiving, forwarding and reporting of various legal and tax documents. A California business law attorney can help…

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Who Owns the Corporation?

When your business decides to incorporate you will be able to define the “shareholders of a corporation” or owners of the company. A shareholder may also be known as a stockholder because they own a share or have stock in a company. In most cases, shareholders of a corporation are the initial founders who have…

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Internet Copyrights

If you plan to obtain an Internet copyright in Los Angeles County, it is fairly simple to do so. You simply need to include the word “copyright”, or place a © notation at the end of your original work. You should also include your name, and the date on which you’ve copyrighted your creation. Technically…

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Can I Transfer a Copyright?

If you are wondering whether it is possible to transfer a United States copyright, the answer is YES and copyright law is written so that it is fairly simple to do. In fact, many people transfer their copyrights for use by other individuals and entities. This allows you to earn royalties or a principal amount…

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What is a Copyright?

While patents are meant to protect the unauthorized use of inventions and designs, copyrights are intended to protect words, music, images and other forms of creative expression. Under copyright law, a creator has the right to control the use, reproduction, distribution and display of their creation. Copyright law provides these nationwide rights so that an…

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Register Your Copyright to Protect Yourself Against Copyright Infringement

The purpose of obtaining a copyright is to protect your intellectual property rights. This gives you the exclusive rights to your creations under the protection of copyright law. By officially registering your copyright with the United States Copyright Office, you will retain the exclusive rights to: Publicly display your copyrighted work; Reproduce your copyrighted work;…

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How Long Does Copyright Protection Last?

Copyright law is meant to protect an individual’s artistic creations. This applies to things such as: Art Music Literature Images and film Computer and Internet software You can register a copyright yourself, or with the help of a Los Angeles copyright law attorney. A copyright prevents the unauthorized use of your creation in the United…

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How much does a copyright cost?

Filing a copyright application can involve a number of various forms, each with a different fee. Add to that the various additional services available to copyright application seekers, as well as the potential for late fees, renewal fees, and special handling requirements – there’s no one answer to the cost of a copyright. A full…

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Copyright Renewal: The Basics

Before 1976, there were two terms of a protection for a copyright. The holder of a copyright had to renew the copyright for a second term to extend the protection to its full length. Now, the law only requires that the holder of a copyright register the copyright with the United States Copyright Office once….

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Basic Trademark Law and Statutes

A trademark is a symbol, word or sound used by an individual or business to identify themselves or their goods. In the world of business and advertising, a trademark can be an invaluable source of promotion. Many businesses have multiplied their success substantially by employing a clever or catchy trademark. Some trademarks were established more…

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