September 2022 Roundup of Copyright News
In September, the U.S. Copyright Office released a new final rule on deposit accounts and Congress held a U.S. Copyright Office oversight hearing. Here is a quick snapshot of those […]
Copyright Law Concepts to Know Before Filing a Registration Application
Creators often wonder how to “get” copyright protection for their creative works. The good news is that copyright law will automatically protect a work if it meets the criteria of […]
August 2022 Roundup of Copyright News
Here is a quick snapshot of several copyright-related activities that occurred during the month of August and a few events to look forward to for the month of September. Copyright […]
Claimants Don’t Fear (Opt-Out)! SCOOP is Here!
[Note: The Copyright Alliance is no longer operating the SCOOP Program or accepting applications for the program as of August 1, 2023.] Since the U.S. Copyright Office launched CCB operations […]
July 2022 Roundup of Copyright News
Here is a quick snapshot of several copyright-related activities that occurred during the month of July and a few events to look forward to for the month of August. Copyright […]
Copyright Office Reports Significant Obstacles for Press Publishers, But Does Not Recommend New Rights
At the end of last month, the U.S. Copyright Office issued its Copyright Protections for Press Publishers report, examining the relationship between press publishers and news aggregators, applying copyright law […]
June 2022 Roundup of Copyright News
The highly anticipated new copyright small claims court, the Copyright Claims Board opened its doors on June 16, allowing claimants to begin filing cases. But the U.S. Copyright Office staff […]
The Copyrightability of Dad Jokes Is No Laughing Matter
Every year we gather to celebrate Father’s Day to thank our dads for all they do for us during the course of the year. Maybe it’s their love and affection […]
May 2022 Roundup of Copyright News
The U.S. Copyright Office announced today that the new copyright small claims court, the Copyright Claims Board will open its doors on June 16. The announcement follows last month’s publication […]
AAPI Heritage Month 2022: Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Creators
Art is often molded by its creator’s personal experiences—a large part of which is influenced by the creator’s cultural background and heritage, whether the creator is aware of it or […]