
The Beauty and Resistance of Black Poetry Throughout History
Poetry has rung out across the nation throughout times of turmoil and injustice, galvanizing change and inspiring humanity through language. From the powerful social commentary of Langston Hughes to the […]

Creator Spotlight with Cartoonist and Illustrator Mark Monlux
This week we’d like to introduce cartoonist and illustrator Mark Monlux. Be sure to visit his online store, and follow him on both Instagram and Twitter. What was the inspiration […]

IIPA Report Shows Copyright Industries’ Strong Contributions to the U.S. Economy
During December 2022, while the holiday season was in full swing, the International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) released the latest installment of a series of economic studies that quantify the […]

Creator Spotlight with Illustration Artist Monica Bond
Monica Bond is a New York-based illustration artist, working with both analog and digital techniques to create art from the soul. In each piece she emphasizes the message, “this moment […]

Copyright Office Activities in 2022: A Year in Review
As the second in our year-in-review series, this blog highlights the most significant Copyright Office’s activities that took place in 2022. We encourage you to also check out the first […]

Music Copyright Cases Musicians Should Know
Music has changed over the years. From the earliest Gregorian Chant to classical works by Beethoven and Mozart, and from the early days of rock and roll to current hip […]

Where Are They Now? Creator Retrospective 2022
We’ve interviewed many creators in our Creator Spotlight series over the years, and we love watching their journeys as their careers develop. This year, we’re catching up with a few […]

Creator Spotlight with Christmas Sweater Designer Debby McClain
This week we’d like to introduce you to Christmas Sweater Designer Debby McClain of TackyUglyChristmasSweaters. What is the inspiration behind becoming a creator? What do you enjoy most about the creative […]

Creator Spotlight with Author & Photographer Evan Butterfield
This week we’d like to introduce you to author and Photographer Evan Butterfield. What was the inspiration behind becoming a creator? What do you enjoy most about the creative process? […]

Protecting Indigenous Artists Against Infringement and Appropriation
The Copyright Alliance is thrilled to celebrate Native American Heritage Month 2022 by honoring the diverse history, heritage, and culture of Native American and Indigenous Peoples. Copyright is rooted in […]