So many people do it everyday. Downloads are going on every minute. Are they legal downloads? You may be wondering how legal is file sharing? We all remember when Napster was shut down for allowing users to trade thousands of illegal files a day. At one point, the problem with Napster actually got so bad [...]

Even today, some people aren’t entirely clear on the legality of iTunes and other MP3 player programs. It basically comes down to this: 1. Legal – If you buy the MP3’s in your iTunes library, it is one hundred percent legal. 2. Illegal – If you go on a file sharing program like Bearshare or [...]

CD ripping, everybody does it…don’t they? Are you someone who does, but aren’t sure if it is legal? Do you think, its only little ole me, who is going to know? Well the answer is “NO, it is NOT legal.” That’s just the short answer, though. The actual law with regards to ripping the music [...]

So what is the story about YouTube and copyright law? If you go on YouTube and look up any mainstream musician you can think of, you’re probably going to find hundreds of videos posted by fans, providing not only their popular, studio released music, but also, rare B-sides, live performances, and alternate takes of popular [...]

A patented invention – although very commonly obtained by large companies – can change an individual inventor’s life when it’s first obtained. Aside from the initial excitement and feeling of accomplishment that comes from a first patent, an invention can promise a new, potentially lucrative way to make money. An inventor can end his or [...]