Copyright Cases Visual Artists Should Know: Part 1, Copyrightability
What do Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans, Yayoi Kusama’s Pumpkin, and David Hockney’s Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) have in common? You guessed it—they are works of […]
A Copyright Alliance Thanksgiving 2023
I have been proud to serve as the CEO of the Copyright Alliance for the past eight years. During that time, I have witnessed our fair share of ups and […]
The Rhythmic Resilience of Native American Hip-Hop
As November unfolds, we find ourselves at the intersection of two significant cultural celebrations: Native American Heritage Month 2023 and Hip-Hop History Month. While many are familiar with the traditional […]
Halloween Makeup and Copyright
As the days grow shorter and the warmth of summer wanes, store aisles give way to a mesmerizing array of candy, costumes, and Halloween décor. Halloween, that bewitching night when […]
Slam Dunk Creators: NBA Players Who Excel on and Off the Court
National Basketball Association (aka NBA) stars are often known primarily for their skills on the court. But numerous players are also accomplished creators—known for their music, production skills, writing, acting, […]
Movie Copyright Cases Filmmakers Should Know: Part 3, Copyright Authorship
This is the third and final edition of our blog on insightful movie copyright cases for film and TV industry professionals. Part 1 of the blog addressed copyright infringement and […]
Movie Copyright Cases Filmmakers Should Know: Part 2, Movie Fair Use Cases
In the previous iteration of this blog (Part 1), we presented several movie copyright cases addressing the issues of copyright infringement and copyrightability. In this post, we look at TV […]
Movie Copyright Cases Filmmakers Should Know: Part 1, Infringement Cases
Moviegoers may be familiar with the cinematic musings of actress Nicole Kidman: “We come to this place for magic . . . That indescribable feeling we get when the lights […]
4 Tips to Navigating Copyright Law for Educators
It’s that time when teachers are busy preparing for the new school year. In developing curricula for students, teachers often wonder how copyright law applies to them when they incorporate […]
Photography Copyright Cases Photographers Should Know
On May 18, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith, a case that was one of the more impactful decisions in recent memory […]