Bob Kastenmeier: Copyright Successes and Lessons Learned
[…] to 50 years before requisite changes were made to copyright law. Other notable statutory enactments with Kastenmeier’s imprimatur were interspersed over the years: semiconductor chip protection; prohibition of piracy of […]
Standing Up for Creators – 2018 in Copyright Law and Policy
[…] Licensing Collective, to creating the music rights database, and promulgating all the regulations that go with that. Just this past November, for example, the US Copyright Office sought comments on […]
Five Questions with Singer-Songwriter Kela Parker
[…] meet one of our Individual Creator Members, Kela Parker. 1. Can you take us through your process? How long does it take? Does everything you produce make money? Making music […]
Five Questions with Photographer Kalliope Amorphous
[…] work is actually being stolen far more than it is being purchased. 4. What is your best piece of advice that you would give other creators in your field about […]
How Jewelry Is Protected by Copyright Law
[…] and a necklace (the “Endless Engagement” designs). In its review, the Board explained how, like with any other work, the jewelry designs must meet the minimum threshold of creative authorship […]
find a copyright owner
[…] International (CCLI) Merlin Music Services SESAC Repertory (songwriters, composers and music publishers) Songfile SoundExchange ISRC Search Movies: MPLC Swank Literary Works: Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) (published texts in the areas […]
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 […]
November 2023 Roundup of Copyright News
[…] Activities CCB Status Update: At the end of November 2023, 671 total cases had been filed with the Copyright Claims Board (CCB). Of these claims, 270 are “smaller claims.” In at least 194 […]
Creator Spotlight with Mystery Author Mary Ellen Hughes
[…] rather than forensics, and I love creating my characters. 2. Can you take us through your creative process? How long does it take? Does everything you create make money? First, […]
Copyright Alliance Welcomes New Board Members
[…] of Directors and begin serving their two-year terms this month. “We look forward to working with both Todd and Bart, and thank the departing at-large Board members, Mary Rasenberger of […]