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About Kelley Way

Attorney practicing copyright, trademark and estate planning law.

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When Should I Copyright My Work?

May 3, 2022 by Kelley Way Leave a Comment

I am often asked, when should I copyright my work? Whether you have authored a book or created a piece of art, the good news is that you automatically have copyright.  Specifically, as soon as the work is “fixed” (i.e. written down, recorded or in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Issues

Three Reasons to Register Your Copyright

April 25, 2022 by Kelley Way Leave a Comment

Note: Kelley Way and Dan Miller will offer a refresher on copyright law, when a use of copyrighted content may qualify as fair use, and how to get permission if fair use does not apply, on May 7. Believe it or not, you do not need to register your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Issues Tagged With: Copyright

Can I Use a Trademark in My Book?

March 9, 2022 by Kelley Way

The question: Can I use a trademark in my book, has come up several times recently in conversations with clients, so here are some guidelines for using someone else’s trademark. As a general rule, it’s fine to use someone else’s trademark in your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Issues Tagged With: Trademark

What’s the Difference Between Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents?

March 1, 2022 by Kelley Way

When people contact me for help with copyrights or trademarks, they are often confused or mistaken about which area of law their issue falls under. For example, someone will ask me about copyrighting their company name or book title (that’s trademark … [Read more...]

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The Copyright Claims Board is Coming Soon!

January 18, 2022 by Kelley Way

Did you know there is a new venue for copyright small claims coming soon? When I first put this article on my blog schedule, the Copyright Claims Board was supposed to be up and running on January 1, 2022. Unfortunately, the Copyright Office has … [Read more...]

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The Difference Between Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents

December 7, 2021 by Kelley Way

When it comes to intellectual property law, the most frequently asked question is what’s the difference between copyrights, trademarks, and patents? So let me explain what each of these concepts means and what each protects. To start with the … [Read more...]

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The Difference Between Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents

November 10, 2021 by Kelley Way

When it comes to intellectual property law, the most frequently asked question is what’s the difference between copyrights, trademarks, and patents? So let me explain what each of these concepts means and what each protects. To start with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Issues

How Long Does Copyright Last?

July 5, 2021 by Kelley Way

I recently did a Q&A session with the delightful Fremont Area Writers Club, which had many thoughtful and interesting literary law questions. But, unfortunately, there was one question that we ran out of time for: How long does copyright last? … [Read more...]

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What is Copyright?

June 2, 2021 by Kelley Way

Unlike some estate planning terms, like per stirpes, most everyone has heard of copyright. However, there’s still some confusion regarding, what is copyright, and what does it protect? Let’s start with what copyright protects. Copyright is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Issues Tagged With: Copyright

Trademark FAQ

April 1, 2021 by Kelley Way

Trademark FAQ Trademark is (for me) a fascinating area of law, and I always enjoy helping clients get their trademark registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Along the way, I’ve noticed a few questions that tend to get asked a lot, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legal Issues Tagged With: trademakr

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With COVID-19 teaching us all how to function remotely, BAIPA will meet via ZOOM ONLY until it is safe to resume in-person meetings. (Once in-person events are able to resume, we will continue the Zoom option.) We are implementing all the recommended precautionary measures to keep our meetings private and safe for all participants. All members and visitors who register in advance will receive a link to attend via Zoom video conferencing. On the Friday evening before the meeting, we will send the link and password out to members and to non-members who … More

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