askmeaboutIP
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askmeaboutIP
1yr ago
Maybe The Good Ship Lifestyle - Chumbawumba?
askmeaboutIP
1yr ago
I’m a big fan of the band Vulfpeck. Here’s some song recommendations to start off with:
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Cory Wong
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Disco Ulysses (Instrumental)
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It Gets Funkier
From the (US-focused) IP side:
You have an automatic copyright in any code you write, but practically you’ll need to register it with the Copyright Office to effectively enforce it against potential copiers;
When you develop code for a client, you retain the copyright unless the contract expressly assigns the copyright to the client in a “work made for hire clause” in the contract. Some companies want to own the copyright, but most are fine with a license. Likewise, you’ll want a license to retain the ability to use your code for other projects if you assign the copyright to the client.
If you come up with a truly unique way of solving a problem, you can attempt to apply for a utility patent, but expect to pay at least $20,000 to get it.
If you have a coding technique or know-how that you don’t want other people copying, you can take reasonable measures to stop other people from finding out about it, such as NDAs, for it to qualify as a trade secret under federal law.
Finally, you can apply for a federal trademark registration to protect your businesses name, logo, or marketing slogans.
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