Copyright Office Activities in 2021: A Year In Review
Last year was one the busiest years in recent history for the U.S. Copyright Office. In addition to numerous personnel changes—including a new Register of Copyrights in late 2020 and […]
Copyright Cases in 2021: A Year In Review
2021 was a roller coaster of highs and lows in copyright litigation. A much-anticipated Supreme Court decision left many scratching their heads, while the Second and Ninth Circuits brought a […]
Yo Ho! A Copyright Pirate’s Life In 2021
Since the passing of the original Copyright Act in 1790, developments in copyright law in the United States have been influenced by many civil disputes—lawsuits where one private party sues […]
The CASE Act: One-Year Anniversary
It’s almost the one-year anniversary of the CASE Act being passed into law. On December 27, the “Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement Act of 2019” will turn one year […]
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 […]