Creator Spotlight with Singer/Songwriter Jason Scott
This week we’d like to introduce you to singer/songwriter Jason Scott (aka King Jase). You can follow Jason on Instagram @kingjaseofficial. What was the inspiration behind becoming a creator? What […]
Native American Heritage Month: Honoring a Diverse Culture
Native American people comprise a vibrant, rich, and diverse culture that stretches back more than 15,000 years. In honor of Native American History Month, our goal during the month of […]
A Copyright Alliance Thanksgiving 2021
I have been at the Copyright Alliance for just over six years now. At this time each year, I’ve taken a step back and made note of various aspects of […]
Creative Spotlight with Country/Trailer Trap Artist and Composer Blanco Brown
This week we’d like to introduce you to Country/Trailer Trap Artist and composer Blanco Brown. Blanco’s first album, Honeysuckle & Lightning Bugs came out in October 2019. In 2019, Blanco’s […]
SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in Unicolors v. H&M Case that Could Redefine Copyright Registration Standards
On November 8, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Unicolors v. H&M, a case centered around when a copyright owner’s mistake on a registration application is enough to result […]
How to Legally Use Images, Videos, and Other Content in Blog Posts
With hundreds of millions of blog posts uploaded to the internet every year, it’s inevitable that some will violate copyright laws. But bloggers can greatly reduce instances of infringement through […]
Creator Spotlight with Novelist Ron Alvarez
This week we would like to introduce you to police officer turned novelist Ron Alvarez. You can visit Ron’s IP investigations and protection blog called IP Probe. Ron’s most recent […]
Creator Spotlight with Composer/Guitarist Patrick Hayes
This week we’d like to introduce composer and guitarist Patrick Hayes. You can follow him on Instagram @guitarboymusic1. What is the inspiration behind becoming a creator? I am composer Patrick […]
Easter Unlimited, Inc. v. Rozier: The Scary (Terry) Fair Use Decision
In a couple of days, you might see armies of children and adults alike donning their spookiest Halloween masks – like the iconic mask from the Scream horror film franchise. […]
What Do These Acronyms Mean? A Beginner’s Guide to Acronyms Used in the Copyright Universe
Creators, lawyers, and industry executives alike all use acronyms—those sometimes-ambiguous combinations of capital letters that have become so pervasive that oftentimes even the people who frequently use them have forgotten […]