Women’s History Month 2022: The Queens Who Run the World
[…] She has been an inspiration to little girls and women everywhere and showed that being your most authentic self is the path to true beauty and self-love. Drew Afualo: TikTok […]
Tribute Blog in Memory of Former Register of Copyrights Marybeth Peters
[…] the Copyright Office gave her unparalleled institutional knowledge which allowed her to steer the Office with confidence, having a clear vision of what the Office could be and seeing what challenges […]
Copyright Law Concepts to Know Before Filing a Registration Application
[…] determination when answering this question allows you, the courts, and others who want to use your work better understand the scope of protection for the registered work. Made a Mistake […]
The Pioneering Impact of Latinx Comic Book Creators & Characters
[…] artist opened doors for other Latinx creators. His presence in the industry offered hope and confidence that a Latinx creator could achieve significant recognition within the industry, helping to break […]
Five Questions with Mitch Glazier, President of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
[…] a lot of behemoth corporations who would much rather undermine creators’ rights in order to boost their own profits. For these corporations, the value of the entire U.S. recorded music […]
February 2023 Roundup of Copyright News
The U.S. Copyright Office was busy during the month of February with a range of activities, including hosting a roundtable on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and publishing its much-awaited response to […]
January 2024 Roundup of Copyright News
[…] Activities CCB Status Update: At the end of January 2024, 729 total cases had been filed with the Copyright Claims Board (CCB). Of these claims, 296 are “smaller claims.” In at least 200 […]
Registration Needed for a Lawsuit
[…] a certificate of registration or issued a refusal of a registration. In order to proceed with a lawsuit, it may be necessary to submit an actual copy of the certificate […]
Five Questions with Music Career Development Consultant Preshias Harris
[…] the importance of copyright. It goes like this: If you were to have a baby, your family and friends know it’s your baby. Nobody doubts that this is your baby. […]
Copyright Office Publishes Updates to Compendium
[…] the Compendium has served as a tool for attorneys, creators seeking to register their work with the Office, the general public, and—perhaps most importantly—the courts. It is not uncommon for […]