War of the Wordles: Did the New York Times Go Too Far?
Using the DMCA to target hundreds of Wordle-likes, the publication claims exclusive rights in the game's grid dimensions and color scheme.
What Copyright’s “Unclaimable Material” Rules Mean for Hollywood’s Use of AI
As screenwriters and studios negotiate AI's role in the entertainment industry, it's important to be mindful of some core copyright protection principles.
Chess and Copyright: A Losing Gambit
"The Queen's Gambit" has sparked a new wave of interest in chess. And while chess moves and game results aren't protected by copyright law, that's not for a lack of trying.
“Jersey Boys” Case: Facts Aren’t Copyrightable—Even if They’re Made Up
If you've been following our Copyright Myth Project, you know that historical facts are not protected by copyright. But what if those facts have been invented? That's the premise of a new opinion issued today by the Ninth Circuit.