Umbrella originated as a part of a LexisNexis® African Ancestry Network & LexisNexis® Rule of Law Foundation Fellowship project.
We believe that intellectual property pushes the country forward in art, technology, medicine, and more. It is what makes us competitive and unique on the world stage and in our communities.
The foundation of intellectual property law is a person’s rights to their creations, inventions, and innovations. However, systemic racism, in the form of a lack of resources, discriminatory classifications, and blatant exclusion and theft of intellectual property, limits access to those rights by black and
brown people in America.
Our mission is to create transparency around federal intellectual property law that combats systemic racism impacting artists and entrepreneurs.
This platform is designed to improve the relationship between black and brown creators and their intellectual property.
Zuri Ward is a 2022 LexisNexis® African Ancestry Network & LexisNexis® Rule of Law Foundation Fellow and introduced Umbrella as a part of her fellowship project. Zuri Ward is an evening law student at North Carolina Central University School of Law.
EVERYTHING UNDER THIS UMBRELLA IS JUST FOR YOU.
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Focus
Umbrella helps creators focus on what matters most: the art. Our resources help you spend less time on protecting your IP, and more on creative projects.
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Photo by Laura Esposito on Unsplash
MANIFEST
Watch your plans come to life when you leverage Umbrella's resources to lay the groundwork for your IP protection.
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LEVEL UP
Even if you know a little bit about how to protect your work, it may be time to take it to the next level. Umbrella can connect you with options for finding sound legal advice.
CREATORS AND ENTREPRENEURS SHARE THEIR UMBRELLA STORIES.
Model & Photographer
"I played basketball and had a hoop dream. Now, I'm a model, photographer, and stylist. The new dream is to model and style people full-time."
"There's a lot to it. You have to start from the ground up and make sure you get a lawyer. Everyone needs a little extra help, and Umbrella helps you find someone to help you to make sure you're protecting your rights and your creativity."
Fitness Enthusiast & Entrepreneur
"I workout and I grew up playing sports. I think it's essential for women, and people in general, to go to the gym and feel comfortable in what they have on. If they feel confident, they'll be inspired to workout."
"I think there are a lot of different fitness brands, and people bounce ideas off from other brands. Umbrella makes me feel comfortable knowing that there's help when it comes to borrowing and lending ideas."
Viral TikTok Creator
"I'm just everyone's favorite person. I'm a good person to be around, and I'm funny, so everyone likes me. I like dancing, and I love being in the spotlight."
"I don't know what I would do if someone were to steal my ideas. I feel like everyone steals everything nowadays. I don't know where to go to get a lawyer, but with Umbrella, I'm pretty sure my mom does."
THE UMBRELLA RESOURCE DIRECTORY
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Umbrella isn't the only program that can help you succeed.
Intellectual Property For the People - Virtual IP Education courses provided by the Institute for Intellectual Property and Social Justice.
Understanding Policy For Creators- Stay current on the policies that effect creators like you through curated information from Take Creative Control.
Lawyers for the Creative Arts- Find tutorials and apply for legal services to assist you with your next creative work.
The UMBRELLA IP Clinics locator
NCCU IP Law Clinic | NCCU School of Law | Durham, NC ipclinic@nccu.edu.
Technology & Entrepreneurship Law Clinic
Southern University Law Center | Baton Rouge, LA
info@sulctech.org
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