The Awesome Soft-Power of American Music

For more than three decades, it’s been my privilege as an adjunct professor of law and music history at New York University to help students gain a sense of pride […]

Copyrightability of Greeting Cards

Whatever the occasion, a well-selected greeting card with just the right words and images can make the recipient laugh, cry, or want to give the sender a hug. They can […]

Common Types of Music Licenses and Royalties

Music is a universal language that unites people, crosses borders, and enriches our lives, making it well worth protecting. Copyright law is the framework behind how music is protected and […]

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Are Recipes and Cookbooks Protected by Copyright?

There’s a great deal of time, money, and effort that goes into creating recipes and the content that accompanies them. Creators can spend hours perfecting a dish, taking mouthwatering photographs […]