We've got some great insight into intellectual property law with attorney Steve Fairchild. It may sound boring, but as authors, it's important we understand at least a little bit about the law.

We start things out with an overview of what's encompassed in intellectual property, and then it really gets fun!

In Episode 76:

• How biology degrees relates to intellectual property
• How Steve gets his clients
• Can you use the term "lightsaber™" in your book?
• Does I.P. law translate to other countries?
• Finding an I.P. attorney...and do you need one?
• What's the difference between an I.P. attorney and an agent?
• When does copyright exist?
• Do you need to file your copyright with the copyright office?
• What happens when your work has been pirated?
• Can I.P. law be funny?
• How Steven actually informed an episode of Suits--and how they got it wrong!
• What Steven finds frustrating in fiction about the law
• Bunny trails!
• Do I need to copyright my idea formally with the copyright office?
• Fair use law
• Steve's advice on courtroom scenes
• Steve's favorite movies about legal stuff

Links:

• Steven R Fairchild author
• Steven R Fairchild, attorney
• Living Ashes
• Turkish Star Wars
• Redshirts by John Scalzi
• Godzilla scene from Austin Powers: Goldmember
• Erin Brokovich
• Joy