The Copycat Came First

The Creative Shield Series front cover by Zamani Thomas – Legal guide for artists on copyright, trademark, and brand monetization

The Creative Shield… and Its Echo You work and rework. Draft and delete. Start over and again. You’ve finally shaped something that took years, maybe decades, to fully arrive at, and finally put your name on it. The cover is designed, and you share the idea. You post the first details about your work-in-progress, The … Read more

The Creative Shield: Artist’s Guide to Copyrights, & Trademarks

The Creative Shield Vol I The Creative Shield: The Artist’s Guide to Copyrights, Trademarks & Brand Monetization Vol I is a practical guide for artists, entrepreneurs, and independent creators who want to protect what they make and understand how to turn their ideas into lasting assets. Written by attorney and publisher Zamani Thomas, the book … Read more