How Apple’s New Privacy Rules are a Good Thing for Influencers
I was probably unreasonably geeked when I saw that Apple’s new privacy rules that are rolling out in the fall of 2020. In this short post, you’re going to have an understanding of what Apple’s new privacy practices are, how they will affect the online space and why it’s a good thing for content creators. … Continue reading →
Protecting a Content-Based Business, Part 3: Content You Can Copyright
This is the third and final part of my three-part series on protecting a content-based business. In Part One, we talked about the prerequisites for copyright protection. In Part Two, we talked about making sure that you own that stuff. And here’s part three, where I’m going to list off a bunch of content you … Continue reading →
Protecting a Content-Based Business, Part 2: How to Make Sure You Own Your Content
This is part two in a three-part series on protecting your content based business. (This was part one.) I’m talking about how to make sure that you own your content. Make Sure You Own Your Content by Actually Creating It Yourself The first way to make sure that you own your content: create it yourself. … Continue reading →
Protecting a Content-Based Business, Part I: 3 Prerequisites for Copyright Protection
You really should know the prerequisites for copyright protection in the US. But first, let’s talk about protecting content. A lot of content, like online videos, long form blog posts, micro-blogging, podcast episodes, or some combination of those things. This is a three part series that’s going to break down: The three things you need … Continue reading →
Tik Tok: Terms of Use You Didn’t Read
Terms of Use You Didn’t Read is back and this month I’m looking at Tik Tok’s Terms of Use. By the end of this post, you’ll have a better idea of the terms that you agree to by using Tik Tok, what data they’re really using to track you, and how it compares to other … Continue reading →
Breaking Up With A Brand (+ protecting yourself in the future)
It’s no secret that we are in the middle of a huge, huge civil rights movement. And one of the many consequences of that is that our eyes are being opened as to the values of many brands. Consumers are looking into the values of different companies and different brands where they spend their money. … Continue reading →
2 Ways to Protect a Recipe
There are really two ways to protect a recipe. How to protect a recipe depends on how you’re using it and what exactly you want to protect. Are you a food or lifestyle blogger wanting to protect your creative content? Are you an essential oils guru, wanting to protect recipes you’ve developed? Or are you … Continue reading →
3 Steps to Take After Infringement Happens
By the end of this post, you’re going to have a good idea of three steps to take after infringement happens. (Like the stages of grief, but different and a little more actionable.) There is life after infringement, so let’s talk about what happens. Feel the feelings, and then, handle it. First things first, when … Continue reading →
4 Legal Documents Involved in Pivoting Your Online Business
By the end of this post you’ll know more about four legal documents that are involved in pivoting your online business. And it’s not as intimidating as it sounds. We’re going to be talking about trademark applications, non-disclosure agreements, work for hire, and a trademark license. So here we go. Trademark Application So first, a … Continue reading →
Protecting Yourself When Using Guest Bloggers
By the end of this post, you’re going to understand who owns the IP when you use guest bloggers and how to change that. You’ll also learn about some alternatives to asking for IP ownership when working with guest bloggers and contributors. So here we go. Who owns the IP when you’re working with a … Continue reading →
Why a Podcast Trademark Search is a Crucial Prep Step to Launching
By the end of this post, you will know why I think a podcast trademark search is a crucial prep step before launching. Hint: it comes down to saving you money and stress down the line. So here we go! What a trademark search uncovers So how can a trademark search ultimately save you money … Continue reading →
Canva: Terms of Use You Didn’t Read
Let’s talk about Canva! Terms of Use You Didn’t Read is back and we’re going to talk through just a couple of interesting terms that I found when looking through Canva’s terms of use. Remember, these are things that you’ve agreed to by using Canva. I found some real treasure when reading these terms! There’s … Continue reading →