Public Domain Day 2023 is Coming: Here’s What to Know
A new crop of copyrighted works (including rights in a certain famous British detective) will enter the public domain in the United States on January 1, 2023. Here's what it all means.
Using AI Artwork to Avoid Copyright Infringement
AI-generated art isn’t perfect, but it’s become a viable option for license-free set decoration in motion pictures and other commercial productions. Here’s what you need to know.
13 Spooky Copyright Cases, Just in Time for Halloween
The only thing scarier than a slasher flick is a lawsuit. Here are some of the greatest copyright horror stories, featuring such classics as "Nightmare on Elm Street," "Halloween," "Dracula," "Ghostbusters" and ... a creepy McDonalds character?
Tattoo Artist’s Trial Win is a Loss for Bodily Autonomy, Free Speech
An Illinois federal jury awarded Catherine Alexander only $3,750 in damages for Take-Two Interactive and WWE's use of tattoos she made for Randy Orton in their video games, but the implications of the ruling go much further.
Take-Two Tattoo Trial Begins: What You Need to Know
In a first-of-its-kind copyright trial, a jury will decide whether tattoo artist Catherine Alexander can effectively control the use of Randy Orton's likeness in video games.
Deadly Dolls and a Forgotten Copyright Exception
Exploring Section 113(c) of the Copyright Act, an underutilized defense that could have changed the outcome of a recent infringement case.
Why Netflix’s “Bridgerton” Lawsuit is Good for Fan Fiction
The full story behind Netflix's copyright infringement lawsuit against Barlow & Bear, and why it's actually a win for the fan fiction community.
New Lawsuit Shows How Copyright Termination Can Ruin Estate Plans
Composer Jay Livingston's granddaughter is suing her mother for exercising copyright termination rights in "Que Sera, Sera" and other popular songs.
Court Slips Up in Duct-Taped Banana Copyright Case
A banana taped to a wall may qualify as art, but as a copyright infringement lawsuit it should have been left to rot.
A Blue Christmas is Coming in Mariah Carey Copyright Case
Musician Andy "Vince Vance" Stone claims that Mariah Carey's classic "All I Want for Christmas is You" infringes the copyright in his own song of the same name. Here's why he's wrong—and why the lawsuit never should have been filed.