Examples of the kind of help we can provide include:
Copyrights
- General information
- Registration assistance
- Information on proper copyright notices, use of ©
- Guidance re: obtaining permission to include third-party photos, diagrams, etc. in authored works
- Referral and collaboration with the library’s copyright attorney and/or outside counsel
Confidentiality Agreements
- Information about how they are used, typical contract terms and generally recognized exceptions from what is “confidential information”
- Help in deciding if you want to accept or disclose confidential information, and if so, how long confidentiality should last
- Referral to local attorneys who can provide legal advice or negotiate terms for you
Licensing Agreements
- Advice on business issues, royalty rates, and negotiating
- Referral to local attorneys who can draft agreements, provide legal advice or negotiate terms for you
Starting a Company
- Guidance on defining products and services, target markets
- Information about different types of business structures
- Referral to mentors who can provide advice and guidance at no cost
- Referral to potential business partners
- Referrals to attorneys who can handle the legal aspects