Paying for a design doesn't mean you own the copyright. Unless there's a signed work-for-hire contract, the designer keeps those rights. Attorney Vincent LoTempio explains how that works and why it matters when building your brand.

#LogoRights #WorkForHire #CopyrightBasics #SmallBizTips

True or False: Registering a copyright is mandatory for protection. 🤔 Answer: False. Copyright exists automatically upon creation, but registration is essential for enforcement. #CopyrightBasics

The court's dismissal of the 'but everyone's doing it' defense is particularly satisfying. Simply knowing others might use your content doesn't create an implied license. Elementary, my dear Watson. #CopyrightBasics #OpenAI #NYT