Why the United States Copyright Office Rejected the Cyberpunk 2077 Logo Copyright Registration
Background While creative works are protected under copyright law the moment they are created, copyright owners can enjoy several additional benefits if they timely register their works with the United […]
Copyright, Trade, Jobs and the IIPA
A key priority of U.S. government trade policy is ensuring adequate and effective copyright protection and enforcement by U.S. trading partners. To make certain this priority is addressed, there is […]
How Jewelry Is Protected by Copyright Law
Valentine’s Day is the holiday of love, and many people decide to gift jewelry–or propose–on this special day. The accessories this holiday is built around are subject to copyright law […]
Creator Spotlight with Filmmaker Angela McCulley
This week we would like you to meet filmmaker Angela McCulley. What was the inspiration behind becoming a filmmaker? What do you enjoy most about the creative process? I’ve been […]
Will the Biden-Harris Administration Bode Well for Copyright?
With any change in administration come questions about the policy priorities for the next two, four, or even eight years. While the “first 100 days” is typically a key benchmark […]
Creator Spotlight with Photographer Adam Coppola
Adam Coppola is a Photographer and Director at Coppola Photography, a Commercial and advertising photography business based in the northeast (Killingworth, Connecticut). He has been a professional photographer for about 14 years. He […]
The MLC License Availability Date Was January 1: What This Means
The saying goes that “good things come in threes.” That seems to be the case in copyright. We have already covered the first two good things — passage of the Copyright […]
Creator Spotlight with Shir Warr
This week we would like you to meet graphic designer Shir Warr. What was the inspiration behind becoming a creator? What do you enjoy most about the creative process? I […]
CASE Act Signed Into Law: What This Means
On December 27, creators across the country collectively celebrated as the CASE Act was signed into law. Naturally, many of you have questions about the how the new small claims […]
Copyright Office Hosts State Sovereign Immunity Roundtables
Background On Friday, December 11th, the U.S. Copyright Office held a series of four roundtable discussions, with an additional open mic session, as part of its ongoing study on state sovereign […]