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Author: Taylor Howard

A.E.I. Law > Articles posted by Taylor Howard

Independent Contractor’s, the “Work Made for Hire” Doctrine, and the Presumed Employee

The "work-for-hire" doctrine is presumably, for employees ONLY.  After all, employees are hired, not independent contractors right? However, it is standard practice to have a "work-for-hire" clause in all independent contractor agreements in nearly every industry, nationwide. In California, there could be serious issues with stating in an independent contractor agreement that all the intellectual property created by the contractor is a "work-for-hire" because in recent years California and federal agencies have started cracking down on mis-classified independent...

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Remedies for Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your copyright has been infringed upon, it is critical that you pursue one or more of the remedies provided under the federal Copyright Act. Depending on the specifics of your situation — and, most importantly, whether you've registered your copyright — you could be eligible for considerable damages. Available remedies for copyright infringement are outlined below: Monetary Relief In most copyright cases, monetary relief falls under one of a few main categories: actual...

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Copyright Infringement Litigation

Copyright Law

As a creative professional, you pour your heart and soul into every masterpiece. When somebody else uses or copies your prized works without permission, you suffer not only the emotional burden of infringement, but also the risk of significant financial and reputational repercussions. A copyright infringement lawsuit may be your best option for recourse; read on to learn how you can build an airtight case.   Demonstrate Eligibility for Copyright Protection Before you proceed with filing a lawsuit, determine whether your...

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Proprietorship, Partnership, Limited Liability Company (LLC), or Corporation?

Business Law

Which business entity form is right for me and what is an S-Corp. anyway? One of the first questions that an entrepreneur must face when forming a startup business is what type of business entity to form, if any. The main reason anybody forms a fictitious business entity is for personal liability protection. By forming an LLC or a corporation, a business owner can protect their personal assets, i.e., their home, car, savings accounts and other...

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Copyright, Trademark, or Patent

Intellectual Property Law

Which form of intellectual property do I need? It is very common for people to get forms of intellectual property. Often I talk to people who know that they need to protect their intellectual property, but they aren’t sure what form of intellectual property protection they need. Although there are some similarities among these kinds of intellectual property, copyrights, trademarks, and patents are different and serve different purposes. This blog post will first outline the three...

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