Creator Spotlight with Artist Kasey Lynn Wisnom
This week we’d like to introduce you to artist Kasey Lynn Wisnom. What was the inspiration behind becoming an artist? What do you enjoy most about the creative process? My […]
Copyright Office Activities in 2021: A Year In Review
Last year was one the busiest years in recent history for the U.S. Copyright Office. In addition to numerous personnel changes—including a new Register of Copyrights in late 2020 and […]
Yo Ho! A Copyright Pirate’s Life In 2021
Since the passing of the original Copyright Act in 1790, developments in copyright law in the United States have been influenced by many civil disputes—lawsuits where one private party sues […]
Creator Spotlight with Singer/Songwriter Jason Scott
This week we’d like to introduce you to singer/songwriter Jason Scott (aka King Jase). You can follow Jason on Instagram @kingjaseofficial. What was the inspiration behind becoming a creator? What […]
Native American Heritage Month: Honoring a Diverse Culture
Native American people comprise a vibrant, rich, and diverse culture that stretches back more than 15,000 years. In honor of Native American History Month, our goal during the month of […]
Creative Spotlight with Country/Trailer Trap Artist and Composer Blanco Brown
This week we’d like to introduce you to Country/Trailer Trap Artist and composer Blanco Brown. Blanco’s first album, Honeysuckle & Lightning Bugs came out in October 2019. In 2019, Blanco’s […]
How to Legally Use Images, Videos, and Other Content in Blog Posts
With hundreds of millions of blog posts uploaded to the internet every year, it’s inevitable that some will violate copyright laws. But bloggers can greatly reduce instances of infringement through […]
Creator Spotlight with Novelist Ron Alvarez
This week we would like to introduce you to police officer turned novelist Ron Alvarez. You can visit Ron’s IP investigations and protection blog called IP Probe. Ron’s most recent […]
Creator Spotlight with Composer/Guitarist Patrick Hayes
This week we’d like to introduce composer and guitarist Patrick Hayes. You can follow him on Instagram @guitarboymusic1. What is the inspiration behind becoming a creator? I am composer Patrick […]
Easter Unlimited, Inc. v. Rozier: The Scary (Terry) Fair Use Decision
In a couple of days, you might see armies of children and adults alike donning their spookiest Halloween masks – like the iconic mask from the Scream horror film franchise. […]