A Copyright Alliance Thanksgiving 2024
It’s hard to believe that I am now entering my tenth year as the CEO of the Copyright Alliance. It’s been a great ten years. I have been blessed with […]
Are Recipes and Cookbooks Protected by Copyright?
There’s a great deal of time, money, and effort that goes into creating recipes and the content that accompanies them. Creators can spend hours perfecting a dish, taking mouthwatering photographs […]
Generative AI Licensing Isn’t Just Possible, It’s Essential
There is a recurring argument made by many generative AI companies and their supporters that getting permission to use copyright-protected material to train AI models is overly burdensome and would […]
Creator Spotlight with Singer/Songwriter Jaimee Harris
This week we’d like to introduce you to singer/songwriter Jaimee Harris. Her most popular music video, “Good Morning, My Love” has garnered more than 112k views. After you read her spotlight blog, follow her […]
Creator Spotlight with Fine Artist Ken Thompson
This week we’d like to introduce you to Fine Artist Ken Thompson. What was the inspiration behind becoming a creator? What do you enjoy most about the creative process? Growing […]
October 2024 Roundup of Copyright News
In October, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) concluded the Ninth Triennial Rulemaking which established exemptions to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s (DMCA) prohibition on circumvention of technological protection measures controlling […]
Does Copyright Law Protect Gravestones?
When we think of gravestones, we often focus on their sentimental or historical value. Yet, gravestones contain an unexpected legal aspect: copyright. Other common motifs of Halloween, such as scary […]
Strong Copyright Law Matters: The International Perspective
Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly strengthen its protection of domestic intellectual property rights in copyrights, patents, and/or trademarks The International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) was established nearly […]
Creator Spotlight with Nature Photographer Jackie Schletter
This week, we’d like to introduce you to nature photographer Jackie Schletter. Jackie is an award-winning photographer who has achieved numerous accolades over the years, including placing first in Soba’s 30th Annual Judged Show […]
National Book Month 2024: IBPA’s View of Copyright Law
In celebration of National Book Month 2024, Copyright Alliance member, the Independent Book Publishers Association, offers its perspectives of why strong copyright protections are important to their ability to create […]