Creator Spotlight with Children’s Book Author/Illustrator Javaka Steptoe
This week we’d like to introduce you to children’s book author and illustrator Javaka Steptoe. What was the inspiration behind becoming a creator? What do you enjoy most about the […]
Unicolors Case Presents the Supreme Court With an Opportunity to Reinforce the Foundations of the Copyright Registration System
Imagine you’re an author, photographer, or songwriter who creates a website where you begin to post short stories, photos, or songs. You have a general familiarity with copyright law, have […]
Creator Spotlight with Fashion Designer Kate Pankoke
This week we’d like to introduce you to Project Runway All Star and award-winning designer, Kate Pankoke. Kate is the current owner of Elaya Vaughn by Kate Pankoke, a designer driver […]
Creator Spotlight with Fine Artist Danielle Eubank
This week we’d like to introduce you to Fine Artist Danielle Eubank. What was the inspiration behind becoming a creator? What do you enjoy most about the creative process? The […]
Cultural Misappropriation and Copyright Take Center Stage in #BlackTikTokStrike
Last month, Black creators across TikTok started the #BlackTikTokStrike, protesting what many would describe as the cultural misappropriation of Black art by white social media influencers. Specifically, Black dancers and […]
Creator Spotlight with the American Influencer Council (AIC)
The American Influencer Council (AIC) is the sole 501(c)6 not-for-profit membership trade association in the U.S. that’s led by and for career creators. The AIC harnesses resources to advance digital […]
The Magic of Sports Captured Through Photography
After an unforgettable year of delays, setbacks, and emotional upheaval due to the COVID-19 pandemic, top athletes from across the globe will soon compete in what is officially known as […]
Copyright Office’s Busy Summer Includes a Full Slate of Studies and Rulemakings
A steady stream of new study requests from Congress over the last few months, combined with approaching deadlines for ongoing studies and CASE Act implementation activities, means a busy summer […]
Celebrating America’s Independence through Music and Copyright
As most are aware, the Fourth of July is the celebration of the political separation of the 13 original American colonies from England, which was marked by the signing of […]
Texas Supreme Court Ruling is Further Proof that Congress Must Abrogate Sovereign Immunity
On June 18, the Texas Supreme Court held that a violation of copyright is not an unconstitutional taking of property. The decision stems from a years-long battle by Jim Olive […]