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. […]
What Do These Acronyms Mean? A Beginner’s Guide to Acronyms Used in the Copyright Universe
Creators, lawyers, and industry executives alike all use acronyms—those sometimes-ambiguous combinations of capital letters that have become so pervasive that oftentimes even the people who frequently use them have forgotten […]
Creator Spotlight with Composer/Musician Ernie Mansfield
This week we would like to introduce you to Composer and Musician Ernie Mansfield. What was the inspiration behind becoming a creator? What do you enjoy most about the creative process? […]
Latinx Heritage Month: A Community Worth Celebrating
From September 15 to October 15, the U.S. celebrates the Latinx community’s history, culture, and contributions to the country. The celebration initially began in 1968. However, at the time it […]
Creator Spotlight with Author Ivelisse Rodriguez
This week we would like to introduce you to Author Ivelisse Rodriguez. What was the inspiration behind becoming a creator? What do you enjoy most about the creative process? In […]
Creator Spotlight with Nonfiction Writer Dr. Beth Peterson
This week we would like to introduce you to Dr. Beth Peterson, a nonfiction writer and associate professor of writing at Grand Valley State University. What was the inspiration behind becoming […]
EFF Dealt Another Blow in Attempt to Strike Down Section 1201 of the Copyright Act
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has received another defeat in its long-running lawsuit challenging the constitutionality under the First Amendment of the anti-circumvention and anti-trafficking provisions of section 1201 of […]