John Poppo grew up in Long Island, N.Y., and even as a very young man, he had a plan for his life. As a promising young musician, he had decided that he …
Part 1 of Music Insider Magazine’s “Copyright Law Primer” gives a very general overview of “fair use,” a defense to copyright infringement, which alleged infringers of protected works may be able to assert …
So you just finished a successful weekend, have $200 in your pocket, and away you go. The question pops into your head: Is this money taxable? I got it in cash. No one really knows …
Part 1 of Music Insider Magazine’s “Copyright Law Primer” gave a very general overview of “fair use”. This issue covers one of the four primary factors that a court would consider when determining whether or not a particular …
Previous issues of Music Insider Magazine have covered the basics of trademarks and copyrights, including the differences between these two types of intellectual property, as well as the possible penalties for committing trademark or copyright infringement. Following along these lines, …
One of the most important tools in your marketing kit is your 30-second pitch. By the time you finish a ride on an elevator, you should have sealed the deal. Here are three types of …
Your band biography introduces you to potential labels, managers, journalists and fans — and shows your credibility. As a key component of your press kit and online presence, it should accurately represent your band. …
Product or packaging design protection
Most of you are familiar with standard trademark forms — namely, words, slogans and phrases, and logos. These typical forms of indicia help you (or any other consumer) separate different goods and services from the …
