Learn the past to understand how piracy exists on the internet. If piracy is a constant, the distribution of adult content is a crystal ball. For 20 years I have been on the front lines watching, influencing, managing, & solving piracy. The purpose of this episode is to share & allow you to learn from the mistakes of large companies who didn't embrace new technology, what was possible, or look to adapt. Learn what is possible and what you can do when piracy affects you. Show Notes: https://iphqs.com/024

In this episode we share how & why to use watermarks, the copyright symbol, & why include ownership information in your work. The traffic, branding, & legal benefits to including copyright ownership information. Show Notes: https://iphqs.com/023

Intellectual Property Rights: What creators need to know about IP rights, your copyrights. IP issues that come up & we bust internet myths. Also learn... ✅ What publishers need to know before filing for a copyright registration. ✅ Can I still register my work if I have quotes from others? ✅ When is a work published? ✅ Do you give up ownership by uploading to YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter? ✅ When do you lose or give up rights? ✅ What to know about 'Fair Use' & ownership rights. ✅ Why thinking free could get you sued. ✅ What to know about rights before GOING BIG & more… Show Notes: https://iphqs.com/022

Anti-Piracy: In this episode you'll hear steps to assemble and run an anti-piracy campaign. How Anti-Piracy is Like Maintaining Peace with the Middle East. Learn... ✅ Why some anti-piracy campaigns are whack-a-mole & pay a bill game. ✅ How and why to use a win-win approach. ✅ How an organized intellectual property portfolio is a tool (spreadsheet). ✅ Steps content owners can take to get a campaign running. ✅ Suggested tactics and methods for copyright owners to solve piracy issues. ✅ What works for our award-winning clients and how we succeed. Show Notes: https://iphqs.com/021

This is for musicians, artists, photographers, course creators, podcasters, film makers, videographers, documentarians, journalists, writers, publishers, product makers, manufacturers, distributors, or attorneys. Any copyright, patent, & trademark owners.

Learn to DIY organize your creative work using a simple, easy to implement, step by step plan. Though courses, videos, blogs, music, podcasts, art or other works or content files may be in different locations, you'll hear how to track and use all copyrighted, trademarked, or patented works from one spreadsheet.

Show Notes: https://iphqs.com/020

On this episode we'll discuss how people send real & fake DMCA Notices to get content removed & accounts terminated & what you can do if you're a victim. How to use a DMCA Counter Notice Takedown. What you can do if someone sends a DMCA Takedown Notice about content you posted?

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In this episode you will learn about Deep Fake Videos & the scary global ramifications of the technology. Learn what you can do if you're a victim of a fake or real Revenge Porn Video & how the Copyright Owner has control over distribution. This episode has a step-by-step guide to help deal with revenge content. Learn how you can identify the source & ways to get content removed while taking control back.

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My goal in this episode is to get you thinking about potential liability and how you can use practices to avoid what can be costly errors.

In this episode we are going to discuss best practices to consider before using a work (content) you do not own. You may think your use is "fair use" but remember, fair use is a potential defense to a copyright infringement claim. A US Federal Judge or Jury decides. Not us or our attorneys.

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In this episode, broken into simple explanation, you will: • Become familiar with terminology used in licensing agreements. • Learn to see pitfalls & what to look out for as you are moving through the business of licensing videos, movies, photographs, brand names, trademark, or patented product or any licensed item or service.• Hear why you should always read licensing agreements. • Learn how get a proper contract in the first place. • We discuss "boiler plate" language used in licensing deals. • Hear real life horrors stories that were a result of not knowing specific terms or from a sneaky insert. • Learn how to get what you want and know what you are signing up for.

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The music industry takes care of the music industry, not the individual artist. If you're the artist, YOUR job is to protect you & your work! Learn what every DIY Musician, Artist, & Band should know when it comes to handling copyrights, intellectual property, & music industry.

In this episode hear a wealth of information learned through trial, error, & time. Hear insider tips & tricks from years of music industry experience that can help you grow.

This interview originally aired on the Music Biz Weekly Podcast between music marketing legend Michael Brandvold & Jason Tucker. Michael's managed online efforts for KISS, Motley Crüe, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, & Britney Spears to name a few.

Show Notes: https://iphqs.com/015