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Creative Experience: Photographer Michole Forks
Michole Forks, age 35, is a professional photographer in the Bay Area. He's passionate about working with families to create ...

What is Original in Copyright Law?
In casual conversation or art criticism, we tend to use the word original to describe a new work that stands ...

SCOTUS Decision a Win for Copyright Owners
This morning, in the case Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy, the Supreme Court decided how far back a plaintiff ...

AI and Copyright Registration
If you’re feeling confused about copyright and artificial intelligence, you’re not alone. Many of the issues and conflicts related to ...

5 Reasons Photographers Should Build Copyright Registration into the Budget
It's affordable. As an afterthought, any kind of fee might seem pricey. But when you’re planning a project, accommodating less ...

Taking Action: DMCA Takedown & Responding to the Infringer of Your Work
When you discover an unauthorized use of your work on a website, there are often two separate but related steps ...
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