
Supporting Mental Health Awareness Month: Resources for Creators
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this national movement is exceptionally important as the COVID-19 pandemic has affected how creators work and make a living. Isolation, combined with the […]

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month 2021
During the month of May, the U.S. celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in honor of the history and cultural impact of the AAPI community. This year’s […]

How to Avoid Copyright Infringement on a Podcast
Podcast creators share a common goal: to make engaging episodes that inspire people to tell their friends the phrase we’ve all heard a million times, “Hey! I have a new […]

Barbara Ringer: A Tribute in Celebration of Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, which according to its official website, is meant to “commemorat[e] and encourage[e] the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American […]

Is My Parody Fair Use?
If you’ve ever watched an episode of South Park or heard a song by “Weird Al Yankovic,” you’re no stranger to parodies. Some creators have built their entire careers on […]

How Jewelry Is Protected by Copyright Law
Valentine’s Day is the holiday of love, and many people decide to gift jewelry–or propose–on this special day. The accessories this holiday is built around are subject to copyright law […]

Copyright Academy Creator Webinar Series Launched on February 8
It’s an exciting time to be a Copyright Alliance Creator Member. Why, you might ask? For starters, we’re continuing to develop numerous benefits that provide creators with helpful information about […]

Copyright in 2020: The Year in Review
It has become a tradition of sorts for me to wrap up the previous year with a blog highlighting the most significant copyright actions and events of the year. Normally […]

What You Need to Know About Licensing Music for Virtual Events
The global COVID-19 pandemic has caused countless event cancellations and shifted much of the workforce from being at the office to working from home. While where and how we work […]

The Pandemic vs. Black Friday: Copyright Issues to Look Out For
As we can all acknowledge, 2020 brought its fair share of challenges. And while the creative community has done what it can to help, the coronavirus pandemic has altered the way we […]