Kat Von D Tattoo Infringement Case Moves Toward Trial
There’s no question that tattoo designs themselves are protected by copyright law, but there’s significant confusion in the tattoo industry and among the public surrounding the appropriation of photographs and […]
One Month Snapshot: How the CCB is Working So Far
It’s only been a little over a month since the new small copyright claims tribunal, the Copyright Claims Board (CCB), started taking claims. Claimants have been keeping the CCB busy […]
Creator Spotlight with Artist Camilla Damsbo Brix
This week we’d like to introduce you to artist Camilla Damsbo Brix. To see Camilla’s work, visit her website and follow her on Instagram. What was your inspiration about becoming […]
A Conversation Between Copyright Alliance CEO Keith Kupferschmid and Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter About the Copyright Claims Board
With the launch of the new Copyright Claims Board (or CCB) on June 16 within the U.S. Copyright Office, Copyright Alliance CEO Keith Kupferschmid spoke with Register of Copyrights Shira […]
Seven LGBTQ+ Changemakers in Film and Television
According to Glaad, in 2022, almost 12% of regular characters on broadcast TV programs and series are members of the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and more) community, a […]
Creator Spotlight with Artist Felicia Liang
This week we’d like to introduce you to Taiwanese-American artist Felicia Liang. To see Felicia’s work, visit her website and follow her on Instagram. What was the inspiration behind becoming […]
Copyrights and Fictional Tropes: How Did They Become a Part of Our Stories?
I remember having a conversation with a classmate of mine during my freshman year of college. I was trying to make small talk and being the socially awkward nerd that […]
Creator Spotlight with Fine Artist Karina Hines
This week we’d like to introduce fine artist and business owner Karina Hines. Karina is the founder of Purposeful Dreamer, which “showcases what creativity and giving back can do for our overall […]
Creator Spotlight with 3D-Stereo Photographer Martin Lobel
This week we’d like to introduce you to 3D-Stereo Photographer Martin Lobel. What was the inspiration behind becoming a creator? What do you enjoy most about the creative process? Inspiration for creating 3D […]
Copyright in Journalism and News Reporting
About a half century ago, when the existing Copyright Act was enacted, the nature of journalism did not look like the fast-paced nature of the field today. Reporters, editors, fact-checkers, […]