What are royalties, trademark and copyright?

About this episode

Bridget and Ryan explore the concepts of copyright, trademarks, and royalties while addressing a listener's question.

It’s karaoke night for Bridget and Ryan, but something stops them from belting their favorite tunes on their podcast: the law. It’s the perfect setup to answer a question from Garrett, who wants to know about copyright, trademarks, and royalties. We all know people deserve to be paid for their creative ideas. But how does it actually work? Together, we’ll find out how creators protect their ideas and make money from them. Plus, will Ryan be able to turn what he’s learned into a lucrative musical career? If your family is interested in learning even more about today’s question, check out our website. We’ve got conversation starters and a tip sheet!

People in this episode

Hosts: Bridget, Ryan

Topics covered

• copyright
• trademark
• royalties
• creative ideas
• music career

Keywords

• copyright
• trademark
• royalties
• creative protection
• music industry

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