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Should You Use the Copyright Claims Board?
There will soon be a new tribunal in town in which to pursue copyright claims. As part of the omnibus spending bill, passed in late 2020, the federal government included the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act (CASE Act).
Building Your IP Strategy With a Comprehensive Approach
Establishing a comprehensive intellectual property strategy is extremely important to the long-term success of your adult business.
Section 230 Isn’t a Blank Check to Shut Down Speech
Political censorship on social media sites should raise eyebrows of anyone working in adult. We, as an industry, should not support censorship in any way.
Staying Connected in a Distanced World
We’ve all been feeling the squeeze, so to speak, of social distancing, though each of us is experiencing it differently. For some of us who are single, life can be lonely.
What Type of Intellectual Property Protection Is Right for You?
As the pleasure products industry becomes more competitive, companies should look to protect the toys and tech they spend time and money to develop.
Reflecting on Recent Legal Wins for Adult
While the COVID-19 era has caused serious economic pain for many, especially in porn production, some good news in the realm of legal developments can offer a bit of light in the darkness.
The Importance of Due Diligence Before Choosing a Brand Name
Choosing a name to act as a trademark for your company’s new pleasure product or lube is an important decision.
Coming Together When Government Aid Is Uncertain
What a time we are living in – not just in America the beautiful, but also around the globe. We literally went to sleep in one world and woke up in another where an invisible enemy, the “coronavirus,” infected millions...
The Anatomy of Content Copyright
It can be surprising how many aspects of a video are covered by separate copyrights or other intellectual property (IP).
The California Consumer Privacy Act Is Here. Are You Compliant?
As of Jan. 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CCPA) is now in force.
Register Copyrights Sooner Rather Than Later
Earlier this year, in March, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corp. v. Wall-Street.com, LLC. The ruling affects how copyright infringement is handled generally, including in porn and camming.
The Real Patent Benefits for Virtual & Augmented Reality
As all of us in the adult industry know, virtual reality and augmented reality technologies are going to play a major role in the future of porn and pleasure products.
Fair Use of Music in Clips
In light of the uncertainty about what actually constitutes fair use, digital content-sharing service providers are afraid of consequences if they don’t remove content when there is a copyright infringement claim.
Copyright, Porn and the Web
Copyright protects creative works such as pornographic photos, films and clips. In order to take full advantage of this protection, you’ll need to have a basic understanding of the copyright law, what is required for registration and how to use enforcement procedures.
So, You Need an Adult Biz Lawyer … Now What?
It is extremely important to have an attorney on your team. Although it might be tempting to forgo the expense, typically, it’s much cheaper to prevent an issue than to have to fix it. Hiring a lawyer can seem intimidating though.
Trademark Protection for Goods vs. Services
In the rapidly evolving adult industry today, companies that have traditionally offered web services, such as XXX movies or cams, are now crossing over to offer pleasure products as well. Take a look, for example, at Pornhub, which is known for its tube site, and has now launched its own line of sex toys.