Creator Spotlight with Fine Artist Ken Thompson
This week we’d like to introduce you to Fine Artist Ken Thompson. What was the inspiration behind becoming a creator? What do you enjoy most about the creative process? Growing […]
October 2024 Roundup of Copyright News
In October, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) concluded the Ninth Triennial Rulemaking which established exemptions to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s (DMCA) prohibition on circumvention of technological protection measures controlling […]
Does Copyright Law Protect Gravestones?
When we think of gravestones, we often focus on their sentimental or historical value. Yet, gravestones contain an unexpected legal aspect: copyright. Other common motifs of Halloween, such as scary […]
Strong Copyright Law Matters: The International Perspective
Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly strengthen its protection of domestic intellectual property rights in copyrights, patents, and/or trademarks The International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) was established nearly […]
Creator Spotlight with Nature Photographer Jackie Schletter
This week, we’d like to introduce you to nature photographer Jackie Schletter. Jackie is an award-winning photographer who has achieved numerous accolades over the years, including placing first in Soba’s 30th Annual Judged Show […]
National Book Month 2024: IBPA’s View of Copyright Law
In celebration of National Book Month 2024, Copyright Alliance member, the Independent Book Publishers Association, offers its perspectives of why strong copyright protections are important to their ability to create […]
Creator Spotlight with Cartoonist Maryette Clement
This week we’d like to introduce cartoonist and author Maryette Clement. Maryette’s book, The Teenyboppers #1, is available on Amazon. Be sure to also follow her on Instagram. What was the inspiration behind becoming a […]
The Pioneering Impact of Latinx Comic Book Creators & Characters
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15. The 2024 theme, Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together, provides a fitting backdrop to explore […]
Why the U.S. Needs to Strengthen Online Copyrights: An Indie Filmmaker’s Perspective
The 2024-2025 National High School Policy Debate Topic is: Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly strengthen its protection of domestic intellectual property rights in copyrights, patents, and/or trademarks. […]
How A Strong Copyright System Benefits the United States
The 2024-2025 National High School Policy Debate Topic is: Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly strengthen its protection of domestic intellectual property rights in copyrights, patents, and/or trademarks. Growing […]