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Celebrating Native American History Month: The Life and Legacy of Native American Artist Woody Crumbo

Posted by: Ann Tetreault

Since 1990, Americans have recognized November as Native American Heritage Month, celebrating the achievements and honoring the culture and traditions of Native Americans. This month’s feature is creator Woody Crumbo, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Woodrow “Woody” Crumbo was an artist, educator, flutist, flute maker, and dancer who spent his life preserving and …

Una imagen de una computadora portátil abierta frente a un tablero de corcho muestra la página web del Derecho de autor en español de la Oficina. Está rodeado de notas adhesivas con términos en español, como registro del derecho de autor y la protección del derecho de autor.

El programa de español de la Oficina del Derecho de Autor amplía acceso a información sobre el derecho de autor

Posted by: Nicole McNew Chen

Una iniciativa clave bajo el objetivo estratégico del Derecho de Autor para Todos es la expansión del programa en español de la Oficina. Para ampliar el acceso al sistema del derecho de autor, la Oficina ha creado una variedad de materiales accesibles para la comunidad hispanohablante. Obtenga más información en esta publicación bilingüe.

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Copyright Office Spanish Language Program Broadens Access to Copyright Information

Posted by: Nicole McNew Chen

A key initiative under the Copyright for All strategic goal is the expansion of the Office’s Spanish language program. To broaden access to the copyright system, the Office has made a range of services and materials accessible to the Spanish-speaking community. Learn more in this bilingual post.

#ICYMI: Recap of the Copyright Office’s Webinar on Leveling Up Your Copyright Public Records Search

Posted by: Anjana Padmanabhan

On August 1, 2024, the Copyright Office hosted a public webinar, Level Up Your Copyright Public Records Search, sharing ways of searching copyright public records using our pilot of the new Copyright Public Records System (CPRS). CPRS is an easy-to-navigate, highly searchable database with the ability to download, save, email, and share public records such as …

On the left, white text on a blue background reads: Inside the Copyright Office's Report, Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, Part 1: Digital Replicas, Copyright. On the right, a white and blue cover of the report sits against a background of floating pixels and 0s and 1s.

Inside the Copyright Office’s Report, “Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, Part 1: Digital Replicas”

Posted by: Nora Scheland

The Copyright Office recently released "Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, Part 1: Digital Replicas," the first Part of its Report examining the legal and policy issues related to artificial intelligence and copyright.

Celebrating Pride Month: Poets Who Explore Identity and Authenticity Through Creative Expression

Posted by: Anjana Padmanabhan

Each year, Pride Month is an opportunity to reflect on the rich tapestry of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) history and culture. Originating from the Stonewall riots of 1969, Pride Month has grown into a global celebration of love, acceptance, and resilience for the LGBTQ+ community. One aspect of LGBTQ+ culture is its …

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Illustrative Innovation: Celebrating the AAPI Experience Through Graphic Novels

Posted by: Ann Tetreault

  Since 1992, Americans have commemorated May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. This month, we explore the creativity and innovation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander graphic novelists. Through illustrations and written expression, graphic novels discuss difficult topics and share deep insights on cultural identity in a compelling and approachable way …

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New Learning Engine Video Highlights the History of Copyright

Posted by: Nora Scheland

This blog post introduces the U.S. Copyright Office’s newest Learning Engine video, “History of Copyright,” which chronicles the history of copyright and the Copyright Office. The Office has released the video, and this blog post, timed with the 234th anniversary of the Congressional bill that eventually became the first federal copyright law.

Meet Olivia Charmaine Morris: A Champion for “People of Color and Colorful People”

Posted by: Ashley Tucker

June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month, when we recognize the history and impact of LGBTQ individuals in the United States. This year, the Copyright Office celebrates Pride Month and extends our World Intellectual Property Day campaign by spotlighting Olivia Charmaine Morris (she/her), who is a queer media mogul and entrepreneur …