The Copyrightability of Halloween Masks
It’s the spookiest time of year again—a season when ghouls, goblins, and beasts roam the streets, lured by the promise of fun-sized candy. It’s a season when trick-or-treaters glance over […]
Political Campaigns and Copyright Make Strange Bedfellows
With November elections approaching, headlines about politicians or government officials using copyrighted works without permission are likely to resurface. Political actors have long used creative works to connect with supporters, […]
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 […]
Three Things Creators Should Know About the Upcoming Increase in U.S. Copyright Office Registration Fees
Over the course of 2026, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) has been considering increasing the fees it charges for various services, including copyright registration fees. After conducting cost studies and […]
50 Years Later: Founders Reflect on the Copyright Act of 1976
Fifty years after the enactment of the Copyright Act of 1976, which took place on October 19, 1976, and became effective on January 1, 1978, the law remains a steadfast […]
Copyright Basics Music Educators Should Know About
Music educators are busy focusing on teaching students, so it’s no surprise that many might not have a tight grasp on copyright law. However, copyright law plays an important role […]
The Business of Sports and Copyright: A Summary of our 2026 World IP Day Webinar
The 2026 World IP Day (WIPD) theme was IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate. To celebrate this monumental holiday, the Copyright Alliance assembled a live webinar titled The Business of […]
Game On! Copyrightability of Board Games
Although this year’s National Board Game Day has come and gone, we’re still not quite ready to pack up our pieces. From classic family-fun staples like Candyland and Clue, to […]
How Creators and Creative Industries Are Pushing Back Against AI Theft
Since the surge in generative AI technologies, almost every kind of creator and creative sector imaginable have protested the mass theft and ethical concerns arising from how these technologies have […]
Top Five Reasons Why Copyright Registration is Important
Copyright registration is one of the most important things a creator can do to protect themselves and their rights in their creativities. Though copyright protections are automatic, there are many […]