Copyright, Pride, and Progress: Navigating Ownership, Representation, and Cultural Rights
June marks the observance of love, unity, and revolution coursing throughout the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement and community. Commemorating the Stonewall Uprising of June 28, 1969, Pride Month serves as […]
Protecting Creators in the Age of Generative AI
Advancements in artificial intelligence technology have taken the creative world by storm, enabling anyone at any skill level to use their own words to create content the way they dreamed […]
Mental Health and Financial Resources for Musicians
From the pressures of performance and touring to financial instability and fighting against infringers, the music industry can take a toll on a musician’s mental health. To help with these […]
Former Copyright Office GC Warns Against Blanket Assertions That AI Ingestion of Copyrighted Works ‘Is Fair Use’
On May 17, Sy Damle, a former General Counsel (GC) at the U.S. Copyright Office, was one of five witnesses who testified before the House Judiciary Committee’s IP Subcommittee hearing, […]
Creator Spotlight with Singer/Songwriter and Actress Alexz Johnson
This week we’d like to introduce you to singer/songwriter and actress Alexz Johnson. Alexz is currently on her 2023 tour, and last month, she released her much-anticipated fifth studio album titled […]
Creators at the Forefront of the #StopAAPIHate Movement
Creators have long been at the forefront of social change and activist efforts. The political climate of American history can be traced through its artistic periods as well as it […]
Creator Spotlight with Singer/Songwriter Lana Love
This week we’d like to introduce you to singer/songwriter Lana Love. Lana was a contestant on Season 22 of The Voice where she joined Team Legend. She has opened for several […]
Literary Copyright Cases Writers and Publishers Should Know
Humans have always told stories in the literary and written forms—a time-honored tradition spanning over millennia. Whether conveyed in the form of books, plays, manuscripts, or news publications, these works […]
April 2023 Roundup of Copyright News
In April, the copyright community celebrated World IP Day by recognizing the importance and legacies of women trailblazers in intellectual property. The U.S. Copyright Office also kicked off its first […]
Respect for Copyright as a Component of ESG
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has become an important buzz-word among publicly traded companies recently, especially as some investment funds seek to do well by investing in companies with strong […]