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The Fourth Estate Decision and Copyright Registration

Posted by: George Thuronyi

The following is a guest post by Regan A. Smith, General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights. Last week, the Supreme Court issued an important opinion regarding copyright registration. This blog discusses the decision, and some of the current (and future) options available for rights owners looking to register their copyright claims. What is the …

Posted in: Copyright, court cases, Supreme Court

The Copyright Office Celebrates Women

Posted by: Alison Hall

Today is International Women’s Day. Here in the United States, we are in the midst of celebrating women’s history month. In recognition of these events, the Copyright Office wants to call attention to the women who contribute to creativity—both those who work (or have worked) in the Office and those who register their creative works. …

Posted in: Copyright, Uncategorized, Women's History