The CASE Act is the Solution to the Alleged Copyright Troll Problem, Not the Cause.
An updated version of the CASE Act, H.R. 3945 — a bill that was introduced by Rep. Jeffries last year and revised last month — is expected to be considered […]
Supreme Court Poised to Possibly Decide Important Copyright Registration Issue
You may have heard that copyright registration is not required for a work to be protected under copyright law, but that it is required for a copyright owner to take […]
WHO IS Infringing my Work? What the GDPR Means for the Domain Name Database
By now, you’ve probably seen a flood of emails and popups informing you about privacy policy updates. This is the result of the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation […]
Five Questions with David Chavern, CEO of The News Media Alliance
This week we would like you to meet David Chavern, CEO of The News Media Alliance. 1. Explain what your organization does and your role within the organization. The News […]
Intellectual Property as a Platform for Small Business Success
Today the House Small Business Committee will hold a hearing titled Intellectual Property 101: How Small Business Owners Can Utilize Intellectual Property Protections in Their Businesses, to “examine how small […]
Music Modernization Act, Recognizing the Value of Music Creators
This morning, the Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing to learn about “Protecting and Promoting Music Creation for the 21st Century.” Witnesses will include the legendary Smokey Robinson, songwriters […]
6 Things To Know About the Music Modernization Act, S. 2823
Today, exactly one month after H.R. 5447—the House version of the Music Modernization Act— was introduced, a similar bill, titled the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (MMA) (S. 2823) was […]
The Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act: A More Inclusive Way to Spread Information
On March 15, the Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act of 2018 (Act) — which would amend U.S. copyright law to allow the U.S. to implement its obligations under the Marrakesh Treaty […]
Warning: Your Attorney May Be Hazardous to Your Copyright Health
It seems as though there are warnings posted just about everywhere these days. While driving on the highway, you’ll see “don’t text and drive” warning signs; when buying your morning […]
Illuminating the Profession: Women in Copyright
During the heyday of Hollywood in the 1930s, MGM claimed to have “more stars than there are in heaven.” Today, the copyright bar has its own stars—and so many of […]