Creator Spotlight with Photographer Carl Schmidt
This week, we’re pleased to highlight freelance photographer Carl Schmidt. Carl is the owner of Federal Hill Photography, where he shoots both commercial and fine art photography. He’s a proud creator member […]
Creator Spotlight with Creative Technologist Kent Keirsey
Creative technologist Kent Keirsey works squarely at the intersection of AI and art. He shares his experience registering his work – in which he uses generative AI – for Copyright, […]
Top Noteworthy Copyright Stories from October 2026
October 2026 was a little quieter in terms of copyright-related activities overall, but the courts were busy as new AI copyright lawsuits were filed, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to […]
Majority of ‘In Re: OpenAI, Inc. Copyright Infringement Litigation’ Amicus Briefs Support Plaintiff Copyright Owners
As the Southern District of New York considers summary judgment in In Re: OpenAI, Inc. Copyright Infringement Litigation, 52 amicus briefs were filed last week by industry groups, academics, artists, […]
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 […]