Does Copyright Law Protect Christmas Light Displays?
As the fall season ends, the Mariah Carey defrosting process begins – Christmas is here! Across the country excited families begin their Christmas light extravaganza. Whether it is Candy Cane […]
Insights from Court Orders in AI Copyright Infringement Cases
There are now well over thirty lawsuits that have been filed by copyright owners in U.S. federal court against AI companies, accusing them of direct copyright infringement for using copyrighted […]
A Copyright Alliance Thanksgiving 2024
It’s hard to believe that I am now entering my tenth year as the CEO of the Copyright Alliance. It’s been a great ten years. I have been blessed with […]
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 […]
Generative AI Licensing Isn’t Just Possible, It’s Essential
There is a recurring argument made by many generative AI companies and their supporters that getting permission to use copyright-protected material to train AI models is overly burdensome and would […]
Does Copyright Law Protect Gravestones?
When we think of gravestones, we often focus on their sentimental or historical value. Yet, gravestones contain an unexpected legal aspect: copyright. Other common motifs of Halloween, such as scary […]
Strong Copyright Law Matters: The International Perspective
Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly strengthen its protection of domestic intellectual property rights in copyrights, patents, and/or trademarks The International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) was established nearly […]
National Book Month 2024: IBPA’s View of Copyright Law
In celebration of National Book Month 2024, Copyright Alliance member, the Independent Book Publishers Association, offers its perspectives of why strong copyright protections are important to their ability to create […]
How Strong Copyright Laws Empower Local Communities
The 2024-2025 National High School Policy Debate Topic is: Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly strengthen its protection of domestic intellectual property rights in copyrights, patents, and/or trademarks. […]
The Pioneering Impact of Latinx Comic Book Creators & Characters
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15. The 2024 theme, Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together, provides a fitting backdrop to explore […]