Author Archives: Jean S. Perwin

Contract Killing

Bad contracts can cause you major headaches. Find out how to avoid them and what to do if you’re stuck in one More

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Not My Type: Typeface Protection and the Law

Font piracy is rampant—and copyright protection isn’t an option—but don’t despair! Design patents are a viable way to safeguard your new typeface. More

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Understanding Trademarks Online

In the Internet era, where "branding" has taken on a whole new dimension, trademarks have become serious business. Here are some basic legal guidelines to keep your firm—and your clients—out of trademark trouble. More

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Flirting With Disaster

Protect your employees and your firm’s assets by stopping sexual harassment before it starts. Knowing the law will save you money, time and heartache. More

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Protect Your Portfolio

Your firm’s portfolio is your best tool for persuading new clients to hire you. You’d think there’d be no problem showing your work to a prospect. Think again. Contracts, copyrights, trademarks and business judgment all come into play when developing your promo pieces. We’ll consider all of them. More

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Do the Right Thing

Print-usage rights do not equal Web-usage rights. Here’s how to avoid legal snares when you’re designing for the web. More

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Copyright Around the World

As technology surmounts geographic boundaries to link creatives and clients, international copyright laws and the Berne Convention help protect your work abroad. More

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Thou Shalt Not Swipe

You know you’ve done it; nearly everyone has. But using copyrighted images without permission is illegal, and it’s bad for the design profession. Here’s why. More

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Making Your Mark

Confused about trademarks? Consider this a lesson in Trademark 101. More

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Taking Stock: Legal Issues on the Web

Buyer beware! Purchasing images online might be easy, but the copyright issues aren’t. Before you download, know what you’ve agreed to. More

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