by Kelley Way | Dec 2, 2024 | Authors and Writing, Copyrights, Estate Planning, Intellectual Property, Trademarks
Once again, the year has gone by too quickly. With the arrival of December comes my annual post listing the top blog articles for 2024. Peruse, enjoy, and, of course, have a happy holiday season! Can I Write About a Real Person in My Book? –...
by Kelley Way | Nov 4, 2024 | Authors and Writing, Copyrights, Estate Planning, Intellectual Property
Getting a contract from a publisher is exciting, especially for an unpublished author. However, some misconceptions about how these contracts work can lead to bitterness or regret later on. Here are some common myths people have about publishing contracts. You...
by Kelley Way | Oct 7, 2024 | Intellectual Property, Trademarks
I’m often asked the question: When should I register my trademark? Timing your trademark registration is always tricky. On the one hand, you want to get as much protection for your brand as possible as quickly as possible. On the other hand, trademark...
by Kelley Way | Sep 2, 2024 | Authors and Writing, Copyrights, Intellectual Property
You have a contract from a publisher – congratulations! It’s extremely tempting to just sign your name and send it back immediately, but before you do that, it’s essential to read the contract and know what you’re signing first. Many of my author clients have come to...
by Kelley Way | Aug 5, 2024 | Copyrights, Intellectual Property
Online presentations have become much more popular in the last few years. (Gee, I wonder why…) One of the advantages of presenting online is that the presentation can be recorded for posterity. However, some legal issues regarding recording guest speakers must be...
