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Trademark vs. Copyright 101

If you create something valuable to your Tampa business, it is vital to protect it. But should you trademark it or copyright it? What is the difference between a trademark and a copyright? Trademark and copyright both protect intellectual property, but determining which one to use can be confusing. Trademark Defined The United States Patent…

How Do You Register a Copyright?

Whether your work is published or unpublished, copyright registration provides protection to authors of original works, including: Dramatic works Musical creations (including lyrics) Artistic works Literary works Pantomimes and choreographs Pictorial, graphics, and sculptural designs Motion pictures and other audiovisual material Sound recordings Architectural designs If you are a resident of St. Petersburg and the…

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America Invents Act Creates Changes for St. Petersburg Patent Applications

Do you live in Florida and have an original idea, method, or device that is worth protecting? Obtaining St. Petersburg patents for your invention will protect you from others utilizing your original idea. Recent changes within the America Invents Act bring changes to patent filing, especially for those who are small entities. Below are key…

Copyright Attorney | Tampa | Larson and Larson

Retain a Copyright Attorney

Tampa Bay boasts a creative community, and we believe these works should be given the respect they deserve. Whether you are a songwriter, an illustrator, or an architect, your lyrics or drawings could become fodder for an infringement case. To protect your creations, whether blueprints, glassworks, or a sound recording, contact a copyright attorney. Not…

How to Prevent Content Theft Online

Online media and modern software have made it difficult to be an independent creator; millions of anonymous users threaten —actively or passively— to appropriate your content on a daily basis. If you want to safeguard your work and protect it from theft, a copyright attorney serving Tampa can help you. The Basics of Copyright As…