Copyright 101

Throughout the years, Belwith Products and its predecessors (Keeler, Belwith Int, Hickory Hardware) have put copyright symbols on the parts and have sought design protection in the form of patents. We know first hand how complicated the process can be!

For those interested in basic information about what a copyright is or if you need some tips on getting started in filing a copyright, visit the Design*Sponge site here. Advice by Amy J. Everhart who has her own law firm and blog is targeted to individuals in the creative community.

WARNING! You'll probably learn something!

Define it Quick: Bail

A bail is a piece of hardware usually free-moving which is grasped to open a drawer. In the picture, it is the "u" shaped piece.

Define it Quick: What's this?

This is a new feature for the Belwith Blog. We're going to quickly define hardware and home furnishings terms, hence the feature's name: Define it Quick!

Thanks for getting this idea going Deb!