Protecting Creativity: Copyright and Trademark Insights for Monument Builders

In this episode of Monument Matters, Mike Johns talks with attorneys Jacqueline Flint and Kevin Tharp about copyright and trademark issues in monument design. They explain how to protect original creations, avoid infringement, and navigate legal claims, offering practical tips for monument builders to safeguard their work and support grieving families. Chapters (00:00:00) - Monument Matters(00:00:49) - Copyright Law(00:03:18) - Copyright Law and Common Misconceptions(00:05:33) - Copyright Law: How to Avoid Inking Someone Else's Guide(00:13:53) - What Does a Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Look Like?(00:18:33) - Copyright and Trademark Law(00:27:13) - Copyright infringement(00:28:25) - Copyright Damages(00:30:48) - Copyright infringement cases, statutory damages(00:33:21) - Copyright infringement cases involving work inspired by another work(00:36:14) - Monument Matters