Insights from Court Orders in AI Copyright Infringement Cases
There are now well over thirty lawsuits that have been filed by copyright owners in U.S. federal court against AI companies, accusing them of direct copyright infringement for using copyrighted […]
Creator Retrospective 2024: Career Shifts & AI Implications
We’ve interviewed many creators in our Creator Spotlight series over the years, and we love watching their journeys as their careers develop. This year, we’re catching up with a few […]
November 2024 Roundup of Copyright News
In November, a lawmaker introduced an important bill addressing AI transparency issues related to the use of copyright-protected works. Internationally, OpenAI faced new lawsuits filed by foreign creators and copyright […]
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 […]