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.

The discussion around trademark rights often focuses on getting a registration. Many of us have shared a name, logo, or brand idea with a friend only to hear them say “you should trademark that!” in response. It’s not always bad advice. Of course the idea needs to be eligible for trademark protection , but assuming it is, a trademark registration is a powerful tool in building your intellectual property (“IP”) rights and protecting your brand.  Understanding your trademark ri

Whether you’re a restaurant, fitness studio, or brick-and-mortar shop, it’s important to understand the licensing rules around the music you

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In today’s digital world, securing a registered trademark for your business should be a top priority. Although the trademark application...

Trademarks and copyrights are often confused for one another but are very different legal tools with distinct purposes. It is important...

You made that! You took that idea and you made it a reality. You are a maker! At Trellis Legal, we have mad respect for our maker...

Whether it’s to tell your story, to create a way for customers to submit orders, to build a place to connect, or all of the above, having...

What is IP? Intellectual property deals with property rights resulting from the physical expression or manifestation of original thought.

For Valentine’s Day, we’re exploring the ever so romantic topic of photographer’s contracts.