August 2022 Roundup of Copyright News
Here is a quick snapshot of several copyright-related activities that occurred during the month of August and a few events to look forward to for the month of September. Copyright […]
Amicus Briefs Reveal Warhol Foundation’s Flawed Transformative Use Theory
Oral arguments in Andy Warhol Foundation v. Lynn Goldsmith are scheduled for October 12, marking the second time in as many years the Supreme Court will hear a fair use […]
Creator Spotlight with Singer/Songwriters Mason & Julez
This week we’d like to introduce Mason & Julez. Their newest project is called GOING ON 21 and is currently available on Apple Music. You can also support them on Instagram, TikTok, Spotify, and YouTube. Additionally, […]
Amici Warn of Internet Archive’s Dangerous “Lending” Practice
It’s not often that amicus briefs are filed at the summary judgment stage of a trial in district court, but the stakes are high in a case that could have […]
Kat Von D Tattoo Infringement Case Moves Toward Trial
There’s no question that tattoo designs themselves are protected by copyright law, but there’s significant confusion in the tattoo industry and among the public surrounding the appropriation of photographs and […]
To Opt Out or Not to Opt Out, That is the Question … for Respondents
There Are Numerous Factors That Every Respondent Should Consider When Deciding Whether to Participate in a CCB Proceeding. A few weeks ago, we published a blog post discussing the 15 […]
Claimants Don’t Fear (Opt-Out)! SCOOP is Here!
[Note: The Copyright Alliance is no longer operating the SCOOP Program or accepting applications for the program as of August 1, 2023.] Since the U.S. Copyright Office launched CCB operations […]
July 2022 Roundup of Copyright News
Here is a quick snapshot of several copyright-related activities that occurred during the month of July and a few events to look forward to for the month of August. Copyright […]
Poor Planning by Music Streaming Services Does Not Constitute an Emergency
Many years ago, I had a former boss who had a variety of inspirational quotes mounted on the walls of his office that are now somewhat commonplace to see in […]
Top Ten Things You Need to Know About Filing a Claim with the Copyright Office’s New Small Claims Court
Last week, we published a blog post titled 15 Things You Need to Know About the Copyright Office’s New Small Claims Court that received a huge response. We heard from […]