Keith Kupferschmid is President and CEO of the Copyright Alliance, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Copyright Alliance’s operations—including strategy, government affairs, communications, membership, and liaising with boards and committees. To learn more about his career background and achievements, read Keith's full bio. Below is a compilation of every blog Keith has written for the Copyright Alliance.
A Tribute to PPA CEO David Trust
During my ten-year career at the Copyright Alliance, there have been few constants. The issues have changed, the membership has changed, the policymakers we work with have changed, and there […]
Pro Codes Critics Have It Exactly Backwards
The Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes (Pro Codes) Act was recently reintroduced in the Senate with bipartisan support, and right on cue, a familiar chorus of opposition has […]
A Tribute to David Carson: A Life Dedicated to Protecting Creativity
There are careers, and then there are callings. For David Carson, his life’s work in copyright law was unmistakably the latter—a steady, principled commitment to protecting the rights of creators […]
Bringing Law and Order to the AI Wild West
To anyone who has been following AI copyright-related news lately, it is crystal clear that we are entering the next chapter of the AI and copyright story—the licensing phase. The […]
Celebrating a Decade’s Worth of Copyright Alliance Thanksgivings
Almost two months ago, I celebrated my ten-year anniversary at the Copyright Alliance. I can’t believe it’s been just over ten years since I was offered this great opportunity to […]
Three Copyright Principles to Apply in AI Infringement Cases
As we quickly approach 60 copyright infringement lawsuits filed against AI companies, it is useful to understand three basic, incontrovertible copyright principles that will be applied by the courts in […]
World Standards Day: The Importance of the Copyright System That Supports Safety Standards Innovation
Every October 14, we mark World Standards Day, though most people have never heard of it. In fact, because most people don’t know much about safety standards at all, you’d […]
Setting the Record Straight About America’s Copyright and AI Policy
With U.S. policymakers and judges considering the very important question of how copyright law applies in the context of AI, especially AI training, there’s been an unfortunate deluge of falsehoods […]
Honoring Rob Kasunic: A Career Devoted to Copyright Law and Policy
On September 2, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) marked the close of an era, announcing the retirement of Robert (Rob) Kasunic following 25 years of dedicated service. Over the course […]
How to Find the Right Law Firm to Bring Your Copyright Infringement Suit Against an AI Company
If “It’s a Wonderful Life” were remade today, they might have to change the iconic phrase from “every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings” to “every time […]