The Creative Shield - Thomas, Zamani

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Résumé :
The Creative Shield is a plain-language legal guide for artists, musicians, writers, designers, and entrepreneurs who want to protect their work and turn their creativity into long-term success. In today's digital world, proof of ownership matters more than ever. Without it, creative work is vulnerable to theft, copying, and exploitation-often with no legal remedy. Written by Zamani Thomas, an intellectual property attorney with over 20 years of experience advising Fortune 500 companies, award-winning artists, and global entertainment brands, this book breaks down complex legal concepts into actionable strategies. Whether you're building a brand, selling your work, or navigating contracts, this guide gives you the tools to protect and profit from your creations. Inside, readers will learn how to register copyrights and trademarks, license creative work without losing control, protect their brand identity, enforce rights online, and navigate emerging legal questions around digital art and AI. The Creative Shield walks creators through key steps in intellectual property protection, brand building, and contract negotiation-all with the goal of helping artists take control of their work and legacy. This book is Volume I of a three-part series and focuses on Copyrights, Trademarks, and Brand Monetization. Future volumes will explore licensing, revenue strategies, and digital protection tools for modern creators. The Creative Shield is an essential reference for anyone who creates for a living. Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up your career, this book provides the legal knowledge and confidence to secure your creative future....

Biographie:
Zamani Thomas is an intellectual property and business lawyer with over 20 years of experience advising artists, entrepreneurs, and global brands. He has represented Fortune 500 companies, award-winning musicians, visual artists, filmmakers, and startups across the creative and entertainment industries.As the founder of The Creative Docket, Zamani helps creators protect and profit from their work through practical legal tools and plain-language education. He has contributed to multiple social impact publishing projects, including all three volumes of The F-You Project, and regularly teaches artists how to take ownership of their ideas in the digital age.Zamani is the author of The Creative Shield: The Artist's Guide to Copyrights, Trademarks & Brand Monetization-the first volume in a three-part legal series for creatives. His work combines deep legal expertise with a passion for empowering creative voices worldwide....

Sommaire:
Zamani Thomas is an intellectual property attorney and author with over 20 years of experience advising artists, entrepreneurs, and entertainment brands. He is the founder of The Creative Docket and author of The Creative Shield, a legal guide empowering creatives to protect and monetize their work....