Protecting Indigenous Artists Against Infringement and Appropriation
The Copyright Alliance is thrilled to celebrate Native American Heritage Month 2022 by honoring the diverse history, heritage, and culture of Native American and Indigenous Peoples. Copyright is rooted in […]
Copyrightability of Jack-O-Lanterns
It’s the spookiest time of year – ghouls and goblins abound, and candy threatens to expand our waistlines. In the grocery store, pumpkin flavoring and packaging jumps out in every […]
The Hidden Talents Within – NFL Players Who Are Also Successful Creators
Throughout the NFL season, I’ve been wondering more lately what hobbies or creative outlets professional NLF players pursue when they are off the field. Are any of them a part of […]
Copyright Law Concepts to Know Before Filing a Registration Application
Creators often wonder how to “get” copyright protection for their creative works. The good news is that copyright law will automatically protect a work if it meets the criteria of […]
Copyright Alliance Launches IPDC Program
This week, as a part of our efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the copyright space, the Copyright Alliance launched a new program called the Initiative to Promote […]
Mexican Muralism—The Origins and Revolution of Street Art
Art integrates so naturally into our lives and surroundings that it can often go unappreciated or unnoticed. From the playlist at your local coffee shop to the chalk drawings on […]
To Opt Out or Not to Opt Out, That is the Question … for Respondents
There Are Numerous Factors That Every Respondent Should Consider When Deciding Whether to Participate in a CCB Proceeding. A few weeks ago, we published a blog post discussing the 15 […]
Claimants Don’t Fear (Opt-Out)! SCOOP is Here!
[Note: The Copyright Alliance is no longer operating the SCOOP Program or accepting applications for the program as of August 1, 2023.] Since the U.S. Copyright Office launched CCB operations […]
Top Ten Things You Need to Know About Filing a Claim with the Copyright Office’s New Small Claims Court
Last week, we published a blog post titled 15 Things You Need to Know About the Copyright Office’s New Small Claims Court that received a huge response. We heard from […]
One Month Snapshot: How the CCB is Working So Far
It’s only been a little over a month since the new small copyright claims tribunal, the Copyright Claims Board (CCB), started taking claims. Claimants have been keeping the CCB busy […]