Non-Fungible Tokens, Ownership of Digital Objects, and Copyright
News about non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) selling for eye-popping sums has been hard to miss. Nyan Cat, an iconic GIF of […]
Public Domain Day 2021: Paths to the Public Domain
Last week, we celebrated a new batch of works from 1925 entering the public domain. In copyright, the public domain
Public Domain Day 2021: Welcoming Works from 1925 to the Public Domain
Literary aficionados and copyright buffs alike have something to celebrate as we welcome 2021: A new batch of works published
Copyright Protection for Literary Characters
In celebration of National Novel Writing month, Authors Alliance is pleased to bring you resources and information about copyright issues
What’s Not Protected: Copyright for Fiction Authors
In celebration of National Novel Writing month, Authors Alliance is pleased to bring you resources and information about copyright issues
Appeals Court Affirms that Facts and “Asserted Truths” Are Not Protected by Copyright
A recent decision from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Corbello v. Valli, may finally put to bed over a
Mastering your (Author) Domain Name
Authors Alliance is grateful to Jacqui Lipton for this guest post on domain names for authors. Her new book, Law
US Copyright Office Issues Report on Section 512
Authors Alliance is grateful to Diana Buck, Copyright Intern, for sharing this summary of the US Copyright Office’s recent Report
Implied Licenses in Copyright Law
Authors Alliance is grateful to Jacqui Lipton for this guest post on implied licenses. Her new book, Law and Authors:
Law and Ethics of Copying: Copyright Infringement vs. Plagiarism
While the terms “copyright infringement” and “plagiarism” are often incorrectly used interchangeably, they are different harms. Authors Alliance is grateful