Copyright trolls are not figments of an over-active imagination. They are, unfortunately, quite real and indicative of a much larger problem in our legal system. Copyright trolls exist… though perhaps not in the context that you’ve previously been led to believe. I am not speaking writing about copyright owners who have the audacity to pursue […]

Anyone can be an author, and most people are in some capacity. Even this blog post is evidence of that! The writing is the easy part (Well, maybe not easy) but what about after you’ve finished your manuscript? Photo by Felix Redd What you CAN’T Copyright in your novel When talking about novels, there are

Real estate photographers contend with many perils… weather, lighting, rabid dogs… but perhaps nothing more frustrating than realtors committing copyright infringement. Here at CopyCat Legal, we frequently represent photographers whose work is being used without permission by realtors across the country – whether in MLS listings, on their social media, or otherwise. The issue is

The creation of Google Images in 2001 would revolutionize the accessibility of pictures for creative inspiration, research, and unfortunately, copyright infringement. While the internet has allowed artists to post their work online, gain followers, and create their own digital portfolios, search engines like Google Images also make it all too easy for users to copy

Real estate photographers need to be cognizant of what rights they are giving up vs. what rights they are retaining when delivering photographs to their clients. Today’s lesson thus focuses on the intersection of contract and copyright. And while this is a valuable lesson for all professional photographers, it is particularly relevant to real estate

Social media is a great place to show off your creativity and attract new viewers (and potential clients) to your artwork. Posting your art on social media or on an online portfolio are some of the best ways to get your art in front of the right eyes and display your hard work. The downside

The video game industry has achieved exponential growth since its inception from the late ‘70s and early ‘80s; we’ve seen the industry reach jaw-dropping valuations of over $200 billion dollars in 2022, gain worldwide exposure through multimedia expansion, and assist in expediting technological advancements and societal improvements. However, in our constant pursuit of “slaying the

In the realm of copyright, time is both friend and foe – a force that shapes the destiny of creative works and the legacy of their creators. The act of copyrighting works, which we briefly summarize in this blog, is something we highly encourage individual artists, photographers, writers, and musicians alike to complete. In this

Photojournalists and news photographers face a growing problem with copyright infringement. Those that are fortunate enough to have their photographs and video published in major news publications like the New York Times/Washington Post will often see a never-ending flood of online magazines, news aggregators, and other businesses misappropriate their work without bothering to pay a

Professional aerial photographers/drone photographers spend countless hours perfecting their craft to capture the perfect shot. Whether it’s a panoramic vista or an oceanside condominium, aerial photographers are highly-skilled and create art that gives the rest of us a new perspective that we don’t typically see from ground level. But being up in the clouds doesn’t