Fair Use Isn’t Optional: Judges Can Help Reclaim It for Creators
Fair use is more than an “affirmative defense” that a party in default waives. This post goes into details about the procedural aspect of the fair use defense.
The NIH Public Access Policy: Q&A for Authors
We’ve received many questions from authors, librarians, and research administrators about the NIH decision to accelerate implementation of its public
Introducing “Future Knowledge”: A New Podcast from Internet Archive and Authors Alliance
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Future Knowledge, a new podcast from the Internet Archive and Authors Alliance. Future
Authors Alliance Submits Comment to FTC, Highlighting Copyright Misuse on Technology Platforms
Our comment urges the agency to examine how copyright enforcement mechanisms on major technology platforms are harming independent creators and undermining the constitutional principles behind copyright laws.
Perlmutter v. Blanche – Register of Copyrights Sues Trump Over His Attempt to Remove Her
Yesterday evening Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter filed suit against a number of individuals involved in both her attempted removal
Understanding the Real Barriers to Text and Data Mining
Our law student intern this semester studied the legal and practical challenges facing TDM researchers. She shares her key takeaways.
AI, Authorship, and the Public Interest – Project Update and Call for Grant Proposals
Authors Alliance is pleased to announce the availability of research grants of up to $20,000 to support research projects at the intersection of artificial intelligence, copyright law, and the public interest.
The UK’s Curious Case of Copyright for AI-Generated Works: What Section 9(3) Means Today
This blog post reflects on the legislative history and jurisprudence behind Section 9(3) of CDPA—a provision that purports to offer copyright protection for computer-generated works.
Authors Alliance Submits Joint Letter with Katie Fortney Re: Copyright Claims Board
Last Friday, Katie Fortney and Authors Alliance jointly submitted a comment in response to the USCO’s notice of inquiry on the CCB. In the comment, we acknowledged the CCB’s efforts to create user-friendly processes and commended its commitment to making the system accessible to non-lawyers.
The Copyright Office Report about Fair Use in AI & the Dismissal of the Register of Copyrights: A Drama in Three Parts
The last few days have been quite dramatic for anyone paying attention to copyright law and policy. The Generative AI