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Posted by: Steve Andreadis
The story of Superman can be considered an immigrant's story. We examine this through the lives of his creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, in this post for Jewish American Heritage Month.
Posted in: Deposit Copies, Find Yourself in Copyright, historical, literature, Uncategorized
Posted by: Alison Hall
Find Star Wars in copyright! Do you have a favorite Star Wars sequel, game, or toy? They're all derivative works from the original Star Wars movie. Explore the connection between Star Wars and copyright in the exhibit, Find Yourself in Copyright.
Posted in: Copyright, Copyright Lore, film, Find Yourself in Copyright, music, Uncategorized
Posted by: Holland Gormley
Did you know that qualifying libraries and archives can preemptively opt out of participating in the CCB even before any claim is brought against them? Here is what you need to know.
Posted in: Copyright, education, legislation, rulemakings, Uncategorized, Website
Posted by: Steve Andreadis
The seizure of intellectual property was among the hardships Jewish people suffered ahead of World War II.
Posted in: Copyright, diversity, equity, historical, international, literature, music, Uncategorized
Posted by: Alison Hall
The U.S. Copyright Office joins intellectual property organizations around the world in celebrating World Intellectual Property Day. This year's theme is IP and Youth: Innovating for a Better Future. The Copyright Office is sharing the message that everyone, no matter their age, is a creator.
Posted in: copyright in education, Copyright Office Presents, education, engage your creativity, Find Yourself in Copyright, Uncategorized, WIPO, World IP Day
Posted by: Nora Scheland
The following is a guest post by Jessica Chinnadurai, a registration specialist at the U.S. Copyright Office. My first name, Jessica, was the most popular baby girl name in the 1990s. My last name, Chinnadurai, is a unique surname with origins in southern India. The dichotomy has resulted in me being fascinated by names. We …
Posted in: compendium, Copyright, copyright in education, diversity, education, engage your creativity, Find Yourself in Copyright, literature, music, Registration, Uncategorized
Posted by: Nora Scheland
The Copyright Office has announced the launch of a new website, ccb.gov, where businesses, creators, and users will be able to learn about the new Copyright Claims Board and how to file, opt out, or respond to claims when it opens later this year. Read on to find out what the Copyright Claims Board and ccb.gov will mean for you.
Posted in: Copyright, film, Inside the Copyright Office, literature, music, News and Events, photography, Poetry, Registration, rulemakings, Uncategorized, Website
Posted by: Nicole McNew Chen
Maps have been protected by copyright in the United States ever since George Washington signed the Copyright Act of 1790. Today, copyright law still protects maps, even as they evolve with technology.
Posted in: Copyright, Find Yourself in Copyright, historical
Posted by: Ashley Tucker
You are a creator. You are a copyright owner. You are a user of copyright. Copyright law encourages all walks of human life to express their creativity. Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, is a prime example of just how wide copyright law’s inclusivity stretches and proves that registration is within reach for all of us. …
Posted in: Copyright Matters, education, Find Yourself in Copyright, international, Registration, Women's History