The Copyrightability of Halloween Masks
It’s the spookiest time of year again—a season when ghouls, goblins, and beasts roam the streets, lured by the promise of fun-sized candy. It’s a season when trick-or-treaters glance over […]
Creator Member Catch-up with Author Timothy Trainer
This week, we caught up once again with author, attorney, and podcast host Timothy Trainer. We first interviewed Tim back in 2017, and since then, his career has continued to evolve. […]
Political Campaigns and Copyright Make Strange Bedfellows
With November elections approaching, headlines about politicians or government officials using copyrighted works without permission are likely to resurface. Political actors have long used creative works to connect with supporters, […]
Creator Spotlight with Singer/Songwriter Grant Collinsworth
This week, we’re pleased to highlight singer/songwriter Grant Collinsworth. After reading his spotlight blog, check out his album “If I’d Only Had a Band.” What was the inspiration behind becoming a creator? What […]
Creator Spotlight with Artist Stephen Hogarth
This week, we are pleased to introduce Indigenous Australian artist Stephen Hogarth. Stephen creates authentic Aboriginal art for governments, sporting clubs, schools, murals, and souvenirs through his business Hogarth Arts. […]
World Standards Day: The Importance of the Copyright System That Supports Safety Standards Innovation
Every October 14, we mark World Standards Day, though most people have never heard of it. In fact, because most people don’t know much about safety standards at all, you’d […]
Three Things Creators Should Know About the Upcoming Increase in U.S. Copyright Office Registration Fees
Over the course of 2026, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) has been considering increasing the fees it charges for various services, including copyright registration fees. After conducting cost studies and […]
Fair Use Analysis in ‘Thomson Reuters’ Should Have Generative AI Defendants Worried
On September 29, the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued its decision in Thomson Reuters v. Ross Intelligence, affirming the district court’s summary judgment order in favor of Thomson Reuters […]
The Copyright Alliance Honors Senator Marsha Blackburn
On September 23, 2026, the Copyright Alliance presented Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) with an award to thank her for her decades of ongoing support of creators and the copyright industry. […]
50 Years Later: Founders Reflect on the Copyright Act of 1976
Fifty years after the enactment of the Copyright Act of 1976, which took place on October 19, 1976, and became effective on January 1, 1978, the law remains a steadfast […]