The Jury Systems Improvement Act is a federal Act that applies to employees in all states across the country. The Act is in place so that when an employee receives a jury duty summons, the employee can serve on the jury without worrying that he or she will lose his ... continue reading

The Jury Systems Improvement Act is a federal Act that is in place for workers and employers in states across the country, including Virginia. The Act helps to ensure that when an employee has been called to serve on a jury, the employee can take time away from work in ... continue reading

Just what exactly are the ins and outs of Tennessee copyright law?

First, it’s important to understand that when talking about copyright laws, one is talking about federal laws. That applies even to so-called “international copyright laws,” because almost all countries recognize the U.S. laws in this case.

Copyright law can be complicated.

Practically speaking, however, there’s one key fact to remember. Simply giving somebody a copy of a poem, n original recipe, a painting, or a software program does not mean that they own the rights to it.

The creator automatically own those rights unless ... continue reading

When it comes to understanding copyright laws, one rule of thumb may help. Try to separate the artistic or intellectual ideas being conveyed from the material used to convey them.

The artistic or intellectual ideas would be what is called the “intellectual property.” That’s what is protected by copyright ... continue reading

Copyright law can be a complicated subject. The essential thing to remember, however, is that just because the creator gives a friend a copy of a photo, poem, recipe, or software doesn’t mean that the friend owns the rights to the work.

You may give your sister your original ... continue reading

When it comes to that poem Fred wrote and gave to his lover, or that recipe Beth gave to her sister, just who owns what? 

A walk through the copyright laws might help clarify this question.

It is important to start by distinguishing between the “intellectual property” and ... continue reading

Massachusetts copyright laws present many questions.  One of the most confusing aspects of copyright laws is the fact that the laws that govern copyright in this country are actually federal laws.  The often-heard term “international copyright laws” is actually used because most other countries recognize United States copyright laws, and ... continue reading

Copyright laws, which cover intellectual property, present numerous questions for people in Maryland, as well as other states.  The type of intellectual property that is covered by copyright laws includes photographs, paintings, songs, the written word, software, movies, dance, and television and radio broadcasts.

Copyright law stipulates that the ... continue reading

In Louisiana, copyright laws bring up many questions.  For instance, many people are not aware that the United States laws that govern copyright are federal laws.  The primary reason for this confusion is the frequently heard term, “international copyright laws.”  This term is universally used because most other countries recognize ... continue reading

Copyright law presents questions in Georgia, as well as other states throughout the country.  Copyright laws cover intellectual property, which may include photographs, paintings, sculpture, songs, the written word, and software.  Intellectual property might also include a variety of other types of original works, including television and radio broadcasts, dances, ... continue reading

The issue of copyright laws presents a number of questions for many people in Florida.  It is important to note that the laws governing copyright in the United States are federal laws.  The term “international copyright laws” can be a bit misleading because it is so commonly used.  It is ... continue reading

Copyright law, in New Mexico as well as the rest of the United States, protects intellectual property.  Though many people may be somewhat confused by the issue, copyright laws in the United States are actually federal laws.  They are not dictated by state law.

The expression “international copyright laws” ... continue reading

Intellectual property and copyright laws present quite a few questions for residents of Nebraska.  To begin, copyright laws within the United States are governed by federal law.  The frequently used expression “international copyright laws” has become popular because most other countries recognize United States copyright laws.  The United States, in ... continue reading

The various copyright laws in Michigan may present questions for many people.  Copyright laws in the United States are not actually state laws.  They are federal laws.  The frequently heard expression, “international copyright laws” exists primarily because most other countries recognize American copyright laws.  The United States reciprocates, and recognizes ... continue reading

Questions about copyright laws and intellectual property arise frequently in the state of Kansas.

Essentially, intellectual property includes paintings, photos, songs, software, sculpture, movies, dance, the written word, and television and radio broadcasts.  All of these are protected under copyright laws.  Copyright law stipulates that the creator of any ... continue reading

For residents of California, questions frequently arise regarding copyright laws.  It should be noted that the laws that govern copyright within the United States are actually federal laws.

Copyright law stipulates that intellectual property is protected from the instant that it is saved in a tangible, fixed medium.  The ... continue reading

How does Idaho copyright law differ from Minnesota copyright law?  This is a trick question.  Copyright law in the United States is codified at the federal level, so the law is the same for all states in the union.  Nevertheless, people in Idaho can be just as confused as those ... continue reading

How does a person obtain copyrights in Delaware?  Well, that’s not really the right way to ask the question.  Copyright laws protect what lawyers call “intellectual property,” a broad term that covers works of art, software, literature, movies, television and radio broadcasts, and nearly everything that can be considered original ... continue reading

 How does Georgia copyright law differ from Minnesota copyright law?  This is a trick question.  Copyright law in the United States is codified at the federal level, so the law is the same for all states in the union.  Nevertheless, people in Georgia can be just as confused as those ... continue reading

How does one obtain copyrights in Colorado?  Well, that’s not really the right way to ask the question.  Copyright laws protect what lawyers call “intellectual property,” a broad term that covers works of art, software, literature, movies, television and radio broadcasts, and nearly everything that can be considered original work.  ... continue reading

When someone is given a copy of an original work, like a recipe, poem, software, or photograph, does that mean they own the rights?  The answer is no.  As federal law outlines, only the creator of an original work holds the copyright.

If the creator of a work decides ... continue reading

United States copyright laws are federal statutes.  Some people use the term, “international copyright laws”, but that is because just about every other country adheres to copyright laws similar to those in the U.S., and vice versa.

The products of the individual imagination, like songs, paintings, or software, are ... continue reading

Many people have questions about Iowa copyright laws. The laws governing copyright in the U.S. are actually federal laws, although you often hear the expression “international copyright laws.” That’s because virtually every other country recognizes the U.S. copyright laws, just as we recognize theirs.

Copyright laws cover intellectual property. ... continue reading

Kentucky copyright laws are in line with the federal copyright laws of the United States.  All intellectual property is protected from the moment that this property is set onto a fixed medium.

That might sound complicated, but it is really quite simple.  Intellectual property is the creation of something ... continue reading

“International copyright laws” are called such because just about every country recognizes the federal copyright laws that govern the United States.  The United States also observes the copyright laws of other countries. 

The copyright laws that govern Arkansas, and all of the other United States, cover things like photographs, ... continue reading