Creator Spotlight with Singer/Songwriter Tommy Jones
This week, we’re pleased to introduce you to singer/songwriter Tommy Jones, aka Tee Jay. His music is a mix of the blues, hip-hop, and soulful folk. After reading his spotlight blog, […]
Creator Member Catch-Up with Artist, Author, & Doctor Grisell Vargas
This week, we caught up once again with artist, author, and doctor, Grisell Vargas. We first interviewed her in 2024, and since then, her creative career has continued to advance. After reading her catch-up blog, […]
ASTM v. UpCodes is a Troubling Misapplication of Warhol’s Transformative Use Clarifications
In early April, the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a denial of a preliminary injunction sought by the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) in its lawsuit against […]
Top Noteworthy Copyright Stories from April 2026
April 2026 marked the celebration of World IP Day 2026, which focused on the impact of IP on sports. Many groups held events and panels exploring the topic, including the […]
The Business of Sports and Copyright: A Summary of our 2026 World IP Day Webinar
The 2026 World IP Day (WIPD) theme was IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate. To celebrate this monumental holiday, the Copyright Alliance assembled a live webinar titled The Business of […]
The Legacy of Prince: How He Spoke Up for the Creative Community
April 2026 marks 10 years since the passing of legendary funk R&B artist Prince. Prince has a profound legacy defined by innovation, gender blending artistry, and influential ambiguity. The notorious […]
A Tribute to PPA CEO David Trust
During my ten-year career at the Copyright Alliance, there have been few constants. The issues have changed, the membership has changed, the policymakers we work with have changed, and there […]
Pro Codes Critics Have It Exactly Backwards
The Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes (Pro Codes) Act was recently reintroduced in the Senate with bipartisan support, and right on cue, a familiar chorus of opposition has […]
Game On! Copyrightability of Board Games
Although this year’s National Board Game Day has come and gone, we’re still not quite ready to pack up our pieces. From classic family-fun staples like Candyland and Clue, to […]
Creator Member Catch-Up with Music Producer Marcus Manderson
This week, we caught up once again with musician, composer, audio engineer, and music producer Marcus Manderson, aka Da Fingaz. We first interviewed Marcus 10 years ago, and since then, his career has continued to […]