We had the chance to interview Thomas J. Colson Esq. of Colson Law Group and learn more about his book, “Envy Down: Embrace the Adversity in your Life.” Check the interview out below! What is your name? Thomas J. Colson, Esq.; Colson Law Group I have been an attorney for over 30 years…a field that […]
We sat down with LoTempio Law displaying artist Andy Russell to ask him about his background, the inspiration for his work, and his advice for other artists. What are you trying to accomplish as an artist? My artwork is meant to portray perfect worlds of well-being in this hectic world that we live in. They […]
This week, Vince LoTempio had a chance to sit down and interview Jeffery Peter Dickash, an artist from New York City. With a passionate outlook to match his vibrant artwork, Jeffrey gave us insight what being a start up is like. Here’s how it went: What is your business name? Artwork by Jeffrey Peter. […]
The 16th annual Music is Art Festival is happening tomorrow! On Saturday, September 8th, hundreds of bands, dancers, and artists will once again take over the Riverworks complex for a celebration of Buffalo’s creativity. Erin Gormley, an attorney at Kloss, Stenger, & LoTempio, a board member of Music is Art, and Vice Chair of the Music […]
Clients often contact us with questions concerning copyright issues. One common copyright question clients come to us with concerns the images can they use without violating copyright law. Can they use any image they find online with impunity? In short, no. Therefore, in order to avoid copyright issues you should only use images that you […]
Solomon Schmidt was only 12 years old when he wrote his first book, U.S. History Bites. Then, at age 13, he wrote the second book in his “History Bites” series called, US. Presidential History Bites. Now at age 14, he has written the third book in the series called, J.R.R. Tolkien History Bites. We asked Solomon to tell […]
If you spend much time on the internet, you are likely familiar with “Grumpy Cat.” She is the famous feline known for her memes and social media presence, and whose real name is Tardar Sauce. Last week, a California district court decided in favor of Grumpy Cat and her owner, Tabatha Bundesen, in an intellectual […]
We sat down with our clients Mary Ouimette-Kinney and Larry Kinney of the University Heights Arts Association to learn more about their programs, and their experience as an arts organization trying to expand their reach within the community, while also protecting their intellectual property interests. Tell us about your business and program. How did your […]
Looking to Protect Your Music? It’s important to protect your musical creativity in order to ensure that you’re the only person that can profit from your artistic vision. The way for musicians to protect their work is through obtaining a copyright. Musicians can apply for a copyright on a composition and or a sound recording. […]
The answers to the following questions should be read as preparatory rather than as definitive. What works are protected? What works are not protected by copyright? What is copyright registration? When is a work protected by copyright? How long is the term of a copyright? What are the advantages of copyright registration? What is publication? […]