Questions creators actually ask.

The right next step depends on where your content appears, how it is being used, and what rights you have. A DMCA takedown may be appropriate for content hosted online, while a cease & desist communicates directly with the person or business using your work.

Giving credit does not automatically give someone permission to use copyrighted work. Whether you can take action depends on the work, how it was used, and the circumstances.

Potentially. We can evaluate the use and determine whether a takedown request, cease & desist, or another enforcement strategy may be appropriate.

Yes. We can assess what was copied, the rights you may have in the original work, and potential options for addressing the copying.

Copyright generally protects original expression rather than ideas themselves. Depending on what happened, other agreements or legal protections may be relevant.

Copyright protection can exist before registration, but federal registration can provide important additional enforcement benefits. Whether registration makes sense depends on the type and value of your work and how you use it.

A DMCA takedown generally asks an online service provider to remove allegedly infringing material. A cease & desist is typically sent directly to a person or business demanding that specified conduct stop.

It depends. An informal message may resolve some situations, while others may warrant a more formal approach. Before contacting the other party, consider the value of the work, the extent of the copying, the evidence you have, and your broader enforcement strategy.

They protect different things. Trademarks generally protect identifiers that distinguish your brand, such as names and logos. Copyright protects qualifying original creative works, such as photographs, videos, graphics, courses, and written content.

Potentially. Federal trademark applications can sometimes be filed based on a bona fide intent to use a mark in commerce. We can evaluate the name and potential conflicts before determining the appropriate filing strategy.

Potentially. A handle may be eligible for trademark protection when it functions as a source identifier, but availability and protectability still need to be evaluated.

Not necessarily. Trademark infringement involves more than two names being similar. Existing rights, the similarity of the marks, the goods or services involved, and potential consumer confusion may all be relevant.

Maybe. Similarity does not automatically mean a mark is unavailable, but existing uses and registrations can create issues. A trademark search can help identify potential conflicts before you invest in filing.

Your options can depend on your existing rights and where the other application is in the registration process. Trademark disputes can also involve important deadlines.

Not necessarily. An Office Action is a communication from the USPTO identifying legal or procedural issues with an application. Some issues may be addressed through an appropriate response.

No. No law firm can guarantee that a government agency will approve an application or that a particular legal matter will have a specific outcome. We can evaluate potential issues, advise you on your options, and handle the filing or response process.

Processing times vary and can change. Timing may also depend on the application and whether the government raises issues requiring additional responses.

A written agreement can help make sure both sides understand payment, content requirements, usage rights, exclusivity, approvals, deadlines, ownership, and other important terms.

Absolutely. We can review the agreement, identify potential concerns, and provide feedback so you better understand what you are being asked to sign.

Not necessarily. The answer may depend heavily on the rights granted in your agreement. A contract could give a company much broader or longer-lasting rights than you expect.

Generally, this language is intended to grant rights that do not expire. The rest of the agreement determines exactly what those rights cover, including where and how your content can be used.

Work-made-for-hire language can affect who owns the work being created. Ownership provisions can have significant long-term consequences for creators.

Potentially. Usage period, platforms, paid advertising, exclusivity, territory, ownership, approvals, and compensation can all be subjects of negotiation.

Paid advertising rights can be different from permission to use sponsored content organically. Before agreeing to a price, understand exactly what rights the brand is requesting and for how long.

A written licensing agreement can define what is being licensed, who may use it, where it can be used, for how long, for what purposes, and what you receive in return.

No. Licensing can allow someone to use intellectual property under agreed terms without necessarily transferring ownership.

Potentially. It depends on whether the licenses you grant are exclusive or nonexclusive and what restrictions are contained in each agreement.

A license does not necessarily transfer ownership. Instead, it can grant specified rights to another party while you retain ownership. The agreement should clearly define those rights.

It depends on how the work was created and the extent of human authorship involved. AI-assisted and AI-generated works can raise different copyright and ownership questions.

That can depend on the tool’s terms, how the material was generated, what it contains, and the rights involved. Commercial use does not automatically mean the content is risk-free.

AI can create complicated intellectual property questions, particularly when someone imitates a style without directly reproducing protected expression. We can review the specific use and help you understand what options may be available.

Not every creator needs an LLC immediately. As your revenue, contracts, partnerships, intellectual property, and business obligations grow, forming a separate business entity may become worth considering.

That depends on how your business is structured and how you use the intellectual property. Ownership decisions can affect licensing, contracts, future sales, and other business matters.

No. Many creators and businesses work with attorneys proactively for registrations, contracts, licensing, business structuring, and risk identification.

No. You can book a Strategy Call to discuss a specific issue and get direction on potential next steps.

You’ll receive a confirmation and a link to complete the intake for your service. Once we have the information we need, our team will review your submission and communicate the next steps.

It depends on the service. We may ask for information about your business, brand, creative work, contracts, registrations, or dispute. Your intake form will tell you exactly what we need.

Once your required intake information has been submitted, our team will review it and contact you with next steps according to the timeline provided for your service.

Each service page explains what is included in that service. If your matter requires work outside that scope, we’ll discuss the additional work and fees with you before proceeding.

Government filing fees vary by service. Your service or checkout page will tell you whether government fees are included or charged separately before you purchase.

If your matter requires work outside the scope of the service you purchased, we’ll explain what additional work may be needed and any associated fees before proceeding.

Cancellation and refund eligibility depends on the service purchased and whether work has already begun. Please review the applicable terms before purchasing.

Purchasing a service alone does not necessarily establish an attorney-client relationship. Any attorney-client relationship is governed by the applicable engagement agreement and terms of representation.

Yes. Hiring OwnAura to advise you or assist with protecting or registering your intellectual property does not, by itself, transfer ownership of that intellectual property to OwnAura.

The services we can provide may depend on the type of matter, the jurisdiction involved, and where our attorneys are authorized to practice. We’ll let you know if we cannot assist with a particular matter.

It may be. If contracts, content protection, intellectual property, and business legal questions regularly come up in your business, ongoing membership may make more sense than purchasing individual services each time.

Aura Essential provides foundational legal access and protection. Aura Pro adds greater monitoring, contract support, and priority attorney support. Aura Studio is designed for businesses that want the highest level of ongoing attorney involvement.

Yes. Membership does not necessarily replace every legal service you may need. Some work is included in your plan, while other services may be available separately or at member pricing.

Yes. Your membership can support assets you already have as well as new issues that arise, subject to your plan’s scope and limits.

Your attorney access depends on the benefits and limits of your membership tier. Your membership details explain the type and frequency of access included.

No. Litigation, court appearances, administrative proceedings, and matters outside the stated scope of your membership are not included. Those matters may require a separate engagement if OwnAura is able to accept the matter.

Yes. You can move to a higher membership tier when you need additional monitoring, contract support, or attorney involvement.

Not always. Membership covers the services and attorney access included in your plan. A particular dispute, transaction, filing, or other legal matter may require a separate engagement.

We’ll let you know when a request falls outside your membership benefits and whether OwnAura can assist through a separate service or engagement.