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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: 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: 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
![Beige background with typewritten text: HOLM, HANYA. Kiss me, Kate. Hanya Holm's choreography for Cole Porter's musical comedy. Written in the Laban dance notation by Ann Hutchinson. [Microfilm copy] c Hanya Holm; 25Feb52; DU30088](https://blogs.loc.gov/copyright/files/2022/03/Hanya-Holm-registration-card-for-Kiss-Me-Kate.jpg)
Posted by: Nora Scheland
Find dance in copyright! In 1952, Hanya Holm was the first person to register a copyright for choreography or dance. Explore the connection between dance and copyright in the exhibit, Find Yourself in Copyright.
Posted in: Choreography, Copyright, Copyright Lore, education, engage your creativity, Find Yourself in Copyright, photography, Registration, Uncategorized, Website, Women's History
Posted by: Ashley Tucker
Black history tells powerful stories of innovation, perseverance, triumph, and celebration but also stories of loss, tragedy, trauma, and pain. Historically, African Americans have turned to art for its inexplicable healing powers. There is healing in African American spirituals and in praise dance; in African drums; and in beatboxing, in storytelling, and in rhythm and blues. …
Posted in: Black History Month, copyright in education, Copyright Matters, education, engage your creativity, Find Yourself in Copyright, historical, music, Registration, Uncategorized
Posted by: Nicole McNew Chen
U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo has engaged her creativity through poetry, books, plays, and music. Read more about her copyright journey and place in the exhibit, Find Yourself in Copyright.
Posted in: Copyright, engage your creativity, Find Yourself in Copyright, Native Americans, Poetry, Uncategorized