If you’ve been hearing more about “agrivoltaics”—solar panels paired with crops or livestock—you’re not alone. Across Pennsylvania, farmers are exploring solar energy as a way to generate steady income while keeping land in production. A recent court decision, however, is a reminder that just because a project looks agricultural doesn’t mean it will be treated that way under local zoning law. And for those familiar with how Pennsylvania courts have handled agritourism, the ou

Securing federal protection for two-dimensional (“2D”) artwork just got a little easier. In a new rule issued by the Copyright Office, artists can protect up to twenty 2D works under a single registration called a Group Registration for Two-Dimensional Artwork (“GR2D”). GR2D Eligibility To be eligible for protection under the GR2D, the works must be 2D such as paintings, drawings, and logos. Additionally, the works must have been published as defined by law. According to the

We love a BO-GO as much as the next guy, but it’s important to understand the legal considerations around the advertising and promotions you provide your potential customers. These can be highly regulated and subject to various consumer protection laws.

Trellis’s copyright lawyer breaks down the various types of unique, exclusive rights that copyright owners can license for other’s use, and ways to protect their creative works.