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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Why the U.S. Needs to Strengthen Online Copyrights: An Indie Filmmaker’s Perspective
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. […]
How A Strong Copyright System Benefits the United States
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. Growing […]
How High School Debate Led to My Career in Copyright Policy
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. […]
Photographers’ Rights: Navigating Copyright Realities (Webinar Recap)
To mark World Photography Day in August, the Copyright Alliance hosted a webinar titled Photographers’ Rights: Navigating Copyright Realities. Panelists included Alicia Calzada, Deputy General Counsel for the National Press […]