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The Journey of Music: From the Human Heart to the Human Ear | Copyright Alliance World IP Day 2025 CopyrightAlliance 2025-05-12 | Copyright Alliance hosts an in-person World IP Day panel in keeping with the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) 2025 theme, IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP. In conjunction with the Creative Rights Caucus (CRC) and numerous organizations, we will hold a panel titled The Journey of Music: From the Human Heart to the Human Ear. In keeping with WIPO’s theme, our panel will take attendees through “how creativity and innovation, supported by intellectual property (IP) rights, keep music pulsing through our everyday lives.” It will also enable attendees to understand how music is created and how it is then transmitted to listeners across the world.Opening remarks were delivered by Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA), who is a Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the CRC. Additional remarks were later given by Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA)PanelistsAshley Irwin, President, Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL)Charlie Sanders, music industry attorneyMaimouna Youssef (Mumu Fresh), Grammy-nominated singer and artistPatrick Amory, President, Matador RecordsShannon Sorensen, National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) SVP, Business and Legal AffairsTodd Dupler, Chief Advocacy and Public Policy Officer, Recording AcademyModeratorMiriam Lord, Associate Register of Copyrights and Director of Public Information and Education at the U.S. Copyright Office.Thank you to all of the organizations that supported this event: American Association of Independent Music (A2IM)Artist Rights Alliance (ARA)Church Music Publishers Association (CMPA)DC Jazz FestMatador RecordsMusic Artists Coalition (MAC)National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA)Recording AcademyRecording Industry Association of America (RIAA)Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL)Songwriters Guild of America (SGA)Songwriters of North America (SONA)
Interview with Storm Chaser & Videographer Brandon Clement | Copyright Alliance CopyrightAlliance 2024-09-10 | The Copyright Alliance team had the opportunity to speak with storm chaser and videographer Brandon Clement to learn more about his exciting career and the immense amount of copyright infringement he’s had to deal with over the years. About Brandon ClementBrandon Clement is a professional storm chaser and videographer. He’s been a full-time storm chaser for almost a decade but has a total of 30 years of experience under his belt. He has worked with news outlets throughout the US, and has been working on building his own brand, WxChasing, where he works diligently to document volcano eruptions, wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes, and more. For each natural disaster that he records, he and his team actively try to help the people who have been impacted.Brandon's Social Media:X: @bclemmsFacebook: @wxchasingInstagram: @wxchasingTikTok: @wxchasingAbout the Copyright AllianceThe Copyright Alliance is a non-profit, non-partisan public interest and educational organization representing the copyright interests of over two million individual creators and over 15,000 organizations in the United States, across the spectrum of copyright disciplines. The Copyright Alliance is dedicated to advocating policies that promote and preserve the value of copyright, and to protecting the rights of creators and innovators. The Copyright Alliance is the unified voice of the copyright community and the views espoused may not reflect the specific views of any individual or organization. For more information, please visit our website.If you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Copyright Alliance's Social Media:X: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
Photographers’ Rights: Navigating Copyright Realities Webinar. | Copyright Alliance CopyrightAlliance 2024-08-19 | In today's fast-paced world, capturing stunning images is just one part of a photographer’s creative process and business. When photographers aren't behind the lens, they have many important copyright considerations to juggle surrounding their works. To mark World Photography Day in August, we held a webinar titled Photographers’ Rights: Navigating Copyright Realities. During the event, photographers learned how their works are protected by copyright, got practical tips for enforcing their rights against online infringement, and learned about the hot-topic copyright issues affecting photographers today, including the profound impact of AI on their craft. Our expert panel of speakers includes: - Thomas Maddrey, Chief Legal Officer & Head of National Content and Education, American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP).- Alicia Calzada, Deputy General Counsel for the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA); Media and First Amendment Attorney.- David Trust, CEO, Professional Photographers of America (PPA)- Rachel Kim, Vice President, Legal Policy & Copyright Counsel, Copyright Alliance (Moderator)Thank You to our Numerous Co-Hosts!American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP)National Press Photographers Association (NPPA)Progressional Photographers of America (PPA)North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA)Free JuiceRightsClickArts and Business Council – Greater BostonArts and Business Council of Greater NashvilleCalifornia Lawyers for the ArtsColorado Attorneys for the ArtsGeorgia Lawyers for the ArtsLawyers for the Creative Arts in ChicagoThe Ella ProjectMaryland Volunteer Lawyers for the ArtsSt. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the ArtsWashington Area Lawyers for the ArtsPhiladelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the ArtsOregon Volunteer Lawyers for the ArtsNew York Volunteer Lawyers for the ArtsTexas Accountants and Lawyers for the ArtsIf you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesX: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
Sustaining and Empowering the Creative Community Through Copyright | World IP Day 2024 CopyrightAlliance 2024-04-29 | The Copyright Alliance—along with numerous co-host organizations and partners—hosted a panel, titled Sustaining and Empowering the Creative Community Through Copyright. Our panel kept up with the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) 2024 theme, IP and the SDGs: Building Our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity. During the event, we discussed how creators can meet their goals today while helping to ensure that tomorrow’s creative community is sustained through job growth, a strong creative economy, and continued growth of the arts, all of which are perpetuated through copyright protections. Panel Introduction: Keith Kupferschmid (CEO, Copyright Alliance)Opening Remarks: Miriam Lord (Associate Register of Copyrights and Director of Public Information and Education, U.S. Copyright Office)Moderator:Maribel Quezada Smith (Founder, BIPOC Podcast Creators and Video/Podcast Producer)Panelists:Bijou Mgbojikwe (Senior Policy Counsel, Entertainment Software Association)Eric Schwartz (Partner, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp and Founding Director and Vice Chair, National Film Preservation Foundation)Mary Rasenberger (CEO, Authors Guild)Taura Stinson, (Academy Award Nominated Songwriter, Composer, Producer, and Author)Cohosts:Arts & Business Council Boston Arts & Business Council of Greater NashvilleBIPOC Podcast Creators Black Girl Film School California Lawyers for the Arts Carolina Lawyers for the Arts and Entertainment Chicago Lawyers for the Creative Arts Colorado Attorneys for the Arts Colorado Business Committee for the Arts Dade Legal AidGeorgia Lawyers for the Arts Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts National Association of Voice Actors Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the ArtsSt. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts The Ella ProjectVLA New York Washington Area Lawyers for the ArtsTo learn more about World IP Day, please visit our Trending Topics webpage: copyrightalliance.org/trending-topics/celebrating-world-ip-dayIf you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesX: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
World IP Day 2024 | Keith Kupferschmid Video | Copyright Alliance CopyrightAlliance 2024-04-26 | From April 22-26, the Copyright Alliance will celebrate World IP Day (WIPD). The 2024 World IP Day theme, as determined by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is IP and the SDGs: Building Our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity.To learn more about World IP Day, please visit our Trending Topics webpage: copyrightalliance.org/trending-topics/celebrating-world-ip-dayIf you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesX: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
Congressman Glenn Ivey | World IP Day 2024 Video CopyrightAlliance 2024-04-25 | From April 22-26, the Copyright Alliance will celebrate World IP Day (WIPD). The 2024 World IP Day theme, as determined by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is IP and the SDGs: Building Our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity.To learn more about World IP Day, please visit our Trending Topics webpage: copyrightalliance.org/trending-topics/celebrating-world-ip-dayIf you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesX: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
Congressman Ben Cline | World IP Day 2024 Video CopyrightAlliance 2024-04-25 | From April 22-26, the Copyright Alliance will celebrate World IP Day (WIPD). The 2024 World IP Day theme, as determined by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is IP and the SDGs: Building Our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity.To learn more about World IP Day, please visit our Trending Topics webpage: copyrightalliance.org/trending-topics/celebrating-world-ip-dayIf you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesX: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez | World IP Day 2024 Video CopyrightAlliance 2024-04-24 | From April 22-26, the Copyright Alliance will celebrate World IP Day (WIPD). The 2024 World IP Day theme, as determined by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is IP and the SDGs: Building Our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity.To learn more about World IP Day, please visit our Trending Topics webpage: copyrightalliance.org/trending-topics/celebrating-world-ip-dayIf you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesX: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
Congressman Drew Ferguson | World IP Day 2024 Video CopyrightAlliance 2024-04-24 | From April 22-26, the Copyright Alliance will celebrate World IP Day (WIPD). The 2024 World IP Day theme, as determined by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is IP and the SDGs: Building Our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity.To learn more about World IP Day, please visit our Trending Topics webpage: copyrightalliance.org/trending-topics/celebrating-world-ip-dayIf you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesX: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
Congressman Hank Johnson | World IP Day 2024 Video CopyrightAlliance 2024-04-23 | From April 22-26, the Copyright Alliance will celebrate World IP Day (WIPD). The 2024 World IP Day theme, as determined by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is IP and the SDGs: Building Our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity.To learn more about World IP Day, please visit our Trending Topics webpage: copyrightalliance.org/trending-topics/celebrating-world-ip-dayIf you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesX: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
Congress Member Judy Chu | World IP Day 2024 Video CopyrightAlliance 2024-04-22 | From April 22-26, the Copyright Alliance will celebrate World IP Day (WIPD). The 2024 World IP Day theme, as determined by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is IP and the SDGs: Building Our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity.To learn more about World IP Day, please visit our Trending Topics webpage: copyrightalliance.org/trending-topics/celebrating-world-ip-dayIf you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesX: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
Music Royalties 101 | Copyright Alliance & Music Law Pro CopyrightAlliance 2024-02-14 | Music Creators: The Copyright Alliance recently teamed up with Music Law Pro's attorneys Jesse E. Morris and Alexandra Mayo, to co-host a webinar titled Music Royalties 101. In this webinar, we addressed how to navigate the industry and understand the various revenue streams to ensure proper collection of royalties.DISCLAIMER: This information is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation, and please do not consider this information to be a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in the jurisdiction(s) relevant to your matter. About the Co-HostsMusic Law Pro provides you with a designated music lawyer to guide you through the ins and outs of the music industry and cater to all of your music law needs, offering fixed-fee and membership-based services that ensure transparent, efficient, and professional service from a knowledgeable music lawyer who is dedicated to your success. Learn more at musiclawpro.com/. If you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership
Artificial Intelligence and Copyright: The Next Frontier | Copyright Alliance CopyrightAlliance 2023-10-02 | The Copyright Alliance, along with numerous VLA and Community Partners, hosted a webinar titled, Artificial Intelligence and Copyright: The Next Frontier. This event explored the complex relationship between copyright and artificial intelligence (AI). Specifically, it covered how AI has transformed creative processes and delved into the legal and ethical implications surrounding copyright ownership, licensing, fair use, and other opportunities and challenges brought on by the AI revolution. Legal experts from the Copyright Alliance, Kevin Madigan and Rachel Kim, hosted the webinar.If you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesTwitter: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
What Happens After a Claimant Files a Claim with the CCB & the Case Becomes an Active Proceeding CopyrightAlliance 2023-06-27 | Keith Kupferschmid and Terrica Carrington from the Copyright Alliance discuss What Happens After a Claimant Successfully Files a Claim with the CCB and the Case Becomes an Active Proceeding.To learn more about the Copyright Claims Board, visit our CCB Explained page, which can be found here: copyrightalliance.org/education/copyright-claims-board-explained If you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesTwitter: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
Women Trailblazers Creating Success Through Copyright | Copyright Alliance | World IP Day 2023 CopyrightAlliance 2023-04-28 | The Copyright Alliance, in collaboration with the U.S. Copyright Office, the Copyright Society, the Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC), the U.S. Intellectual Property Alliance, and 12 Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA) organizations across the country, hosted a World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD) 2023 event titled Women Trailblazers Creating Success Through Copyright on April 26, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET. This virtual panel is in keeping with the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) 2023 theme, Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity. Watch the recording to hear what our inspiring women panelists have to say about how copyright has helped them to advance their careers and protect and distribute their and others’ creative works. ModeratorKaryn A. Temple, former Register of Copyrights and SEVP & Global General Counsel at the Motion Picture Association Panelists - Jayda Imanlihen, Founder of the Black Girl Film School- Alicia Calzada, Deputy General Counsel for the National Press Photographers Association- Tristen Norman, Director, Creative Insights, Getty Images - Miriam Lord, Associate Register of Copyrights and Director of Public Information and Education at the U.S. Copyright Office.
Rep. Ted Lieu | World IP Day 2023 Video Message CopyrightAlliance 2023-04-27 | From April 24-28, the Copyright Alliance will celebrate World IP Day (WIPD). The 2023 World IP Day theme, as determined by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity. To learn more about World IP Day, please visit our Trending Topics webpage: copyrightalliance.org/trending-topics/celebrating-world-ip-dayIf you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesTwitter: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
Rep. Ben Cline | World IP Day 2023 Video Message CopyrightAlliance 2023-04-27 | From April 24-28, the Copyright Alliance will celebrate World IP Day (WIPD). The 2023 World IP Day theme, as determined by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity. To learn more about World IP Day, please visit our Trending Topics webpage: copyrightalliance.org/trending-topics/celebrating-world-ip-dayIf you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesTwitter: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
Senator Gary Peters | World IP Day 2023 Video Message CopyrightAlliance 2023-04-26 | From April 24-28, the Copyright Alliance will celebrate World IP Day (WIPD). The 2023 World IP Day theme, as determined by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity. To learn more about World IP Day, please visit our Trending Topics webpage: copyrightalliance.org/trending-topics/celebrating-world-ip-dayIf you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesTwitter: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
Rep. Judy Chu | World IP Day 2023 Video Message CopyrightAlliance 2023-04-26 | From April 24-28, the Copyright Alliance will celebrate World IP Day (WIPD). The 2023 World IP Day theme, as determined by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity. To learn more about World IP Day, please visit our Trending Topics webpage: copyrightalliance.org/trending-topics/celebrating-world-ip-dayIf you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesTwitter: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
Senator Thom Tillis | World IP Day 2023 Video Message CopyrightAlliance 2023-04-25 | From April 24-28, the Copyright Alliance will celebrate World IP Day (WIPD). The 2023 World IP Day theme, as determined by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity. To learn more about World IP Day, please visit our Trending Topics webpage: copyrightalliance.org/trending-topics/celebrating-world-ip-dayIf you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesTwitter: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
World IP Day 2023 | Keith Kupferschmid Video | Copyright Alliance CopyrightAlliance 2023-04-24 | From April 24-28, the Copyright Alliance will celebrate World IP Day (WIPD). The 2023 World IP Day theme, as determined by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity. To learn more about World IP Day, please visit our Trending Topics webpage: copyrightalliance.org/trending-topics/celebrating-world-ip-dayIf you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesTwitter: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
Remedies Available at the CCB | Copyright Academy: CCB Series CopyrightAlliance 2023-03-29 | Keith Kupferschmid and Rachel Kim from the Copyright Alliance discuss Remedies Available at the CCB.To learn more about the Copyright Claims Board, visit our CCB Explained page, which can be found here: copyrightalliance.org/education/copyright-claims-board-explained If you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesTwitter: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
Copyright Alliance Sizzle Reel (2023 Version) CopyrightAlliance 2023-03-08 | Learn more about who we are and what we do! The Copyright Alliance is dedicated to advocating policies that promote and preserve the value of copyright, and to protecting the rights of creators and innovators.If you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membershipSocial Media pagesTwitter: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
The Copyright Claims Board—What We Know So Far | Copyright Alliance CopyrightAlliance 2023-02-03 | The Copyright Alliance—in partnership with 15 Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA) organizations across the U.S.—hosted a Copyright Claims Board (CCB) webinar, titled What We Know About the CCB So Far. The event speakers took an in-depth look at how things are working with the CCB seven months after its launch by the U.S. Copyright Office. There have been interesting developments and challenges that may help guide prospective CCB claimants and respondents and other interested parties regarding this new copyright small claims tribunal. Speakers include Maya Burchette, Attorney-Advisor for the CCB; Thomas Maddrey, Chief Legal Officer & Head of National Content and Education for the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP); and Terrica Carrington, Vice President of Legal Policy and Copyright Counsel at the Copyright Alliance. If you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership
Congrats to Congressman Hakeem Jeffries on Becoming the New Chair of the House Democrats! CopyrightAlliance 2022-11-30 | A HUGE congrats to Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, who is the new Chair of the House Democrats!
Respondents’ Decision to Opt Out or Participate | Copyright Academy: CCB Series CopyrightAlliance 2022-11-16 | Keith Kupferschmid and Kevin Madigan from the Copyright Alliance discuss Respondents’ Decision to Opt Out or Participate.To learn more about the Copyright Claims Board, visit our CCB Explained page, which can be found here: copyrightalliance.org/education/copyright-claims-board-explained If you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! https://copyrightalliance.org/get-inv... Social Media pagesTwitter: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
Notifying a Respondent About the Claims Filed Against Them | Copyright Academy: CCB Series CopyrightAlliance 2022-10-03 | Keith Kupferschmid and Kevin Madigan from the Copyright Alliance discuss Notifying a Respondent About the Claims Filed Against Them. To learn more about the Copyright Claims Board, visit our CCB Explained page, which can be found here: copyrightalliance.org/education/copyright-claims-board-explained If you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! https://copyrightalliance.org/get-inv... Social Media pagesTwitter: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
Filing a Claim with the CCB (Part 2) CopyrightAlliance 2022-08-30 | Keith Kupferschmid and Terrica Carrington from the Copyright Alliance discuss Filing a Claim with the CCB (Part 2).To learn more about the Copyright Claims Board, visit our CCB Explained page, which can be found here: copyrightalliance.org/education/copyright-claims-board-explained If you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesTwitter: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @Copyright-Alliance
Filing a Claim with the CCB (Part 1) | Copyright Alliance CopyrightAlliance 2022-08-09 | Keith Kupferschmid and Terrica Carrington from the Copyright Alliance discuss the Filing a Claim with the CCB (Part 1).To learn more about the Copyright Claims Board, visit our CCB Explained page, which can be found here: copyrightalliance.org/education/copyright-claims-board-explained If you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesTwitter: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAlliance
Fees Associated with Bringing or Defending a Case Before the CCB | Copyright Alliance CopyrightAlliance 2022-07-13 | Keith Kupferschmid and Rachel Kim from the Copyright Alliance discuss the Fees Associated with Bringing or Defending a Case Before the CCB. To learn more about the Copyright Claims Board, visit our CCB Explained page, which can be found here: copyrightalliance.org/education/copyright-claims-board-explained If you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form! Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Social Media pagesTwitter: @Unite4CopyrightFacebook: @CopyrightAllianceLinkedIn: @CopyrightAllianceInstagram: @CopyrightAlliance
Copyright and Youth: Creating a Better Future | World IP Day 2022 CopyrightAlliance 2022-04-26 | The Copyright Alliance's panel will discuss topics such as how bright, curious, and talented young minds are transformed into tomorrow’s musicians, artists, writers, actors, photographers, video game designers, and many other types of creators and innovators; how to provide real-world examples and education for students to model and learn from as they become career-minded creative professionals themselves; how young creators and innovators learn about protecting their works through copyright and other forms of IP; and much more.Moderator Keith Kupferschmid of the Copyright AlliancePanelists: Kick Lee of the Cincinnati Music Accelerator (CMA) Janet Hicks of Artists Rights Society (ARS) Kim Tignor, Executive Director of the Institute for Intellectual Property & Social Justice and founder of the Take Creative Control program David Sohn of Copyright and Creativity Mary Adelaide (Addie) Clark, Fine Artist and Recent College GraduateIf you aren’t already a member of the Copyright Alliance, you can join today by completing our Individual Creator Members membership form, which can be found here: copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Members gain access to monthly newsletters, educational webinars, and so much more — all for free!
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Diversity and Inclusion in Copyright Event | Copyright Alliance and GIPC CopyrightAlliance 2021-12-20 | In keeping with the Copyright Alliance’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, on December 6, 2021, the Copyright Alliance partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center and Equality of Opportunity Initiative to host a virtual event titled A Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion in Copyright. The event featured a keynote address by Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS) as well as a dialogue with BIPOC creators, attorneys, and other professionals throughout our industry.
Copyright, Activism and her Creative Process | Sheetal Sheth CopyrightAlliance 2021-12-01 | This month's Copyright Academy video features Sheetal Sheth who discusses copyright, activism, and her creative process with Copyright Alliance's CEO Keith Kupferschmid. Join the Copyright Alliance for free to gain access to all of our monthly Copyright Academy videos. To join, fill out the form on our Get Involved page: copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership
Copyright Academy CopyrightAlliance 2021-07-08 | We recently launched a new webinar series called the Copyright Academy, exclusively for the benefit of our creator members. Join the Copyright Alliance as a creator member today to get immediate, on-demand access to the full series—for free! Join here: copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/creator-membership Or text "Unite4Copyright" to 52886 to sign up.
Small Enterprises Making a BIG Difference: Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts CopyrightAlliance 2021-04-28 | In honor of World IP Day, the Copyright Alliance is pleased to host a second panel discussion featuring representatives from Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA) groups across the country, including The Ella Project, St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts - VLAA, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for The Arts, California Lawyers for the Arts, Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston, Springboard for the Arts, Colorado Attorneys for the Arts - CAFTA, Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA), Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, and Lawyers for the Creative Arts. The panel will focus on how VLA groups support creators and their businesses by providing copyright information to help ensure their rights and fuel their growth.
Creative Enterprises: Small Business, BIG Impact CopyrightAlliance 2021-04-28 | In keeping with this year’s World IP Day theme, IP & SMEs: Taking Your Ideas to Market, the Copyright Alliance is pleased to host a panel discussion featuring a variety of creators and advocates on what it takes to grow and monetize a creative business, the challenges faced running a business during the pandemic, how intellectual property helps to fuel the creative and business processes, and much more!Panel participants include: Janet Hicks, VP, Director of Licensing, Artists Rights Society (ARS); Ryan Edwards, Creator and Owner, MASARY Studios; Kick Lee, Founder and Director, Cincinnati Music Accelerator; Rachel Lackey, Creator and Owner, Green Pea Press; and moderator Danielle Van Lier, Assistant General Counsel, SAG-AFTRA.
The Fair Use Doctrine CopyrightAlliance 2021-04-06 | Fair use is a limitation on the exclusive rights in copyright for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.
USCO 150th Anniversary Congrats Video CopyrightAlliance 2020-08-05 | This summer, the U.S. Copyright Office is celebrating its 150th Anniversary. To honor the Office staff who diligently administer our nation's copyright laws and support the creative community, the Copyright Alliance and the creative community extends our warmest congratulations!
World IP Day 2020 Message from Keith Kupferschmid CopyrightAlliance 2020-04-23 | For World Intellectual Property Day 2020, Copyright Alliance CEO Keith Kupferschmid discusses the importance of copyright for spurring innovation and creativity.
Copyright Alliance Sizzle Reel CopyrightAlliance 2019-12-10 | Learn more about who we are and what we do! The Copyright Alliance is dedicated to advocating policies that promote and preserve the value of copyright, and to protecting the rights of creators and innovators.For more information, visit our website at copyrightalliance.org
Copyright Alliance Panel at VidCon CopyrightAlliance 2019-07-19 | Be Copy(right) and Maximize Your Content Creation | As a content creator, you want to make videos that stand out from the crowd. But do you know how to copyright your work to protect it from people who could steal it? Do you ever wonder if your use of content is fair use? If you aren’t familiar with what to do to protect your creations, join Copyright Alliance CEO Keith Kupferschmid for a discussion on the ins and outs of understanding copyright so you can be one step ahead to making a living being a full time creator!
Our CEO Keith Kupferschmid is live talking about the CASE Act. CopyrightAlliance 2019-06-13 | Our CEO Keith Kupferschmid is live talking about the CASE Act.👉Urge your elected officials to support the creation of a copyright small claims court. copyrightalliance.org/get-involved/add-your-voice
