Copyrightability of Jack-O-Lanterns
It’s the spookiest time of year – ghouls and goblins abound, and candy threatens to expand our waistlines. In the grocery store, pumpkin flavoring and packaging jumps out in every […]
Creator Spotlight with Independent Artists Casper and Sadie Revenant
This week we’d like to introduce Casper and Sadie Revenant at RevenantFX in Canada. They specialize in “all things undead, from zombie gnomes to masks, makeup, and soon apparel.” Follow […]
The Hidden Talents Within – NFL Players Who Are Also Successful Creators
Throughout the NFL season, I’ve been wondering more lately what hobbies or creative outlets professional NLF players pursue when they are off the field. Are any of them a part of […]
Supreme Court Struggles with Warhol’s Transformative Use Theory
On October 12, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the highly anticipated transformative use copyright showdown between photographer Lynn Goldsmith and the Andy Warhol Foundation (AWF). The arguments lasted […]
Creator Spotlight with Photographer Cheryl Ritzel
This week we’d like to introduce you to photographer Cheryl Ritzel. You can follow her work on YouTube, Etsy, and Twitter @focusedcamera. What was the inspiration behind becoming a creator? […]
Tribute Blog in Memory of Former Register of Copyrights Marybeth Peters
The Copyright Alliance, along with countless members of the copyright community, warmly remembers former Register of Copyrights Marybeth Peters, who passed away on September 29 at the age of 83. […]
September 2022 Roundup of Copyright News
In September, the U.S. Copyright Office released a new final rule on deposit accounts and Congress held a U.S. Copyright Office oversight hearing. Here is a quick snapshot of those […]
Copyright Law Concepts to Know Before Filing a Registration Application
Creators often wonder how to “get” copyright protection for their creative works. The good news is that copyright law will automatically protect a work if it meets the criteria of […]
Copyright Alliance Launches IPDC Program
This week, as a part of our efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the copyright space, the Copyright Alliance launched a new program called the Initiative to Promote […]
Mexican Muralism—The Origins and Revolution of Street Art
Art integrates so naturally into our lives and surroundings that it can often go unappreciated or unnoticed. From the playlist at your local coffee shop to the chalk drawings on […]