Copyright Alliance

Determining which online #copyright registration application you need to submit to the U.S. Copyright Office depends on the number of works, the number of authors, and the type of work. To learn more about the different types of online copyright registration applications, visit our FAQ webpage. https://bit.ly/3ZR7BnU

When referring to registering your works with the U.S. Copyright Office, cartoonist Maryette Clement says, "You have to protect yourself and your work. It's downright foolish not to do so." Learn more about Maryette's career and copyright challenges in her Creator Spotlight blog. https://lnkd.in/ektc5mwC

"Educating yourself on your rights as a #copyright owner is the quickest and easiest way to grow your creative career. Join the Copyright Alliance as a Creator Member to gain immediate access to educational webinars, e-newsletters, and more—for free! " https://bit.ly/30dS3Ne

In a new blog, the Illusion of More says, “When it comes to cyber policy and anything like intellectual property, the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s critiques are so predictable, they might as well use ChatGPT to write their blog. For instance, in opposing the NO FAKES Act, an April post…selects items from that same menu of responses EFF has used to oppose any form of online copyright enforcement.” Learn more from reading the full blog here: https://bit.ly/3Y9ZSm2

“I am so grateful every day that I get to advocate on behalf of creators and copyright owners, and to work across the creative disciplines with private and public stakeholders to ensure our copyright laws are working to protect and encourage creators,” says our VP of Policy and Copyright Counsel, Rachel Kim, in a blog post that is part of our 2024 National High School Policy Debate Topic Series. Read Rachel’s post here: https://lnkd.in/erqDsAwY

The C-IP2 Annual Fall Conference will take place on October 17-18, titled “The Importance of Exclusive Rights.” The event’s keynote will be delivered by Under Secretary of Commerce for IP and Director for the USPTO, Kathi Vidal. Learn more and register to attend today! https://bit.ly/3XwXYtU

In a new post honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, Copyright Alliance's Director of Marketing & Business Development, Courtney Lang, writes, "The 2024 theme, Pioneers of Change...provides a fitting backdrop to explore the evolution of Latinx comic book creators and the inclusivity of Latinx characters." Read Courtney's blog here: https://lnkd.in/eSFxbKF5

As the Copyright Alliance works to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the #copyright space, we’re proud of our program called the “Initiative to Promote Diversity in Copyright” (IPDC program). This program specifically aims to support and encourage the participation of Black, Indigenous, and all creators of color (BIPOC creators) in the copyright system. Visit our webpage today to learn more! https://bit.ly/3fxEsLu

In a new blog about the Thaler v. Perlmutter case, the Illusion of More writes, “To those tech companies who might advocate Dr. Thaler’s position, it is hard not to admire their gall. Not only has the tech industry spent…20 years trying to eradicate the copyright rights while claiming to support creators, but it has done so behind a wall of separation between the ‘conduct’ of its machines and potential liabilities stemming from that ‘conduct’—even for dangerous design flaws.” Read the post here: https://bit.ly/3BsyOVS

Indie filmmaker Ruth Vitale—who is now the CEO of CreativeFuture—believes that the "U.S. Needs to Strengthen Online #Copyrights." Learn why in her new blog, which is part of our 2024 National High School Policy Debate Topic Series. https://lnkd.in/eHxNdYBf