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 […]

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 […]

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 […]