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Court Strengthens Protection for Visual Artists
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In November 2023, we discussed the “server test” (or server rule) as a controversial defense to copyright infringement used by website operators. To reiterate the basics, when a web…
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The Lucky Shot May Be Quite Valuable
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Everyone owns copyrights. But not everyone has a need to enforce their rights. As an operation of law, copyright rights “attach” to a work the moment it is created—and…
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Federal Court Affirms: Memes are not a Copyright-Free Zone
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We’ve all become accustomed to the never-ending parade of iconic images that get picked up as viral “memes.” From Grumpy Cat to Distracted Boyfriend and many more, people seize…
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Registration: One Work, One Author, Lots of Rules
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The Single Application Form The least expensive registration avenue offered by the Copyright Office is the Single Application form. For $45 ($20less than the Standard Application), you can submit…
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Webinar – Protecting Your Passion
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RightsClick and Qti.ai team up in their first joint webinar for creative entrepreneurs. Protecting Your Passion for your creative venture means protecting your intellectual property. Hear from creator/entrepreneur Jennifer…
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Creative Experience: Photographer Michole Forks
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Michole Forks, age 35, is a professional photographer in the Bay Area. He’s passionate about working with families to create meaningful portraits. Micholino Photography How long have you been…
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AI and Copyright Registration
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If you’re feeling confused about copyright and artificial intelligence, you’re not alone. Many of the issues and conflicts related to this topic are going to work their way through…
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What is Original in Copyright Law?
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In casual conversation or art criticism, we tend to use the word original to describe a new work that stands out for one reason or another. But in the…
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Some Things That Are Not Copyright
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In order to effectively protect your rights, it’s a good idea to know about a few issues of concern that are not copyright matters. Below is some general guidance…
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SCOTUS Decision a Win for Copyright Owners
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This morning, in the case Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy, the Supreme Court decided how far back a plaintiff can recover damages for copyright infringement. The decision is…