Five Things You Didn’t Know About Copyright
This blog is part of our new blog series, the Secret History of Copyright. The series will unlock some of the mysteries of the copyright world – including little-known laws, […]
The Ius Imaginum of Ancient Rome: Was it the first Copyright Law?
This blog is part of our new blog series, the Secret History of Copyright. The series will unlock some of the mysteries of the copyright world – including little-known laws, […]
WHO IS Infringing my Work? What the GDPR Means for the Domain Name Database
By now, you’ve probably seen a flood of emails and popups informing you about privacy policy updates. This is the result of the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation […]
Intellectual Property as a Platform for Small Business Success
Today the House Small Business Committee will hold a hearing titled Intellectual Property 101: How Small Business Owners Can Utilize Intellectual Property Protections in Their Businesses, to “examine how small […]
Music Modernization Act, Recognizing the Value of Music Creators
This morning, the Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing to learn about “Protecting and Promoting Music Creation for the 21st Century.” Witnesses will include the legendary Smokey Robinson, songwriters […]
Warning: Your Attorney May Be Hazardous to Your Copyright Health
It seems as though there are warnings posted just about everywhere these days. While driving on the highway, you’ll see “don’t text and drive” warning signs; when buying your morning […]
Illuminating the Profession: Women in Copyright
During the heyday of Hollywood in the 1930s, MGM claimed to have “more stars than there are in heaven.” Today, the copyright bar has its own stars—and so many of […]
Celebrating Women in Innovation and Creativity
It’s uplifting to open up a book—or in my case, an audiobook app—or turn on the television and see a strong female lead or hear stories that highlight the experiences […]
11 Reasons Why a Small Claims Bill Should Pass | Reason Seven: Eric – Illustrator & Cartoonist
Eric is an illustrator and cartoonist in San Diego, California, and creates graphic novels. His graphic novels are registered and published in print. Eric discovered that someone had scanned his […]
11 Reasons Why a Small Claims Bill Should Pass | Reason Six: Lisa — Graphic Artist
In 1990-1991, I was a freelance independent contractor working at a major toy company in New York City. During this period, my art was infringed and used on hundreds of […]