Copyright Alliance

Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA)'s Chairman/CEO Mitch Glazier joined Kristin Robinson on “Billboard On The Record” for a full discussion about the intersection of music and politics, highlighting the importance of #AI transparency and why it's essential to keep "the music industry top of mind in a crowded political climate." Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ejwNdteU

On Sept 22, our CEO Keith Kupferschmid joined Orlando Wood on the Technically Creative podcast by KoobrikLabs for a full discussion about the impact of artificial intelligence on creators. Listen to the hour-long podcast to learn why you “don't put AI in the control room.” https://lnkd.in/eTR24XXe

In a new blog on the outcome of Thomson Reuters v. Ross, our SVP Kevin Madigan says, “Ross tried to convince the Third Circuit that its case was about the future of #AI, and the court answered that it was ‘no more than an ordinary #copyright case.’ Gen AI defendants would be wise to take note.” Read Kevin’s post here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/etTNzxWt

In a new opinion piece published in DC Journal by our CEO Keith Kupferschmid, he says, “The idea Big AI would effectively regulate itself was never very persuasive. New documents unearthed in #copyright litigation against the #AI giants make clear [that] self-regulation could never, ever work.” Learn more here from Keith’s piece: https://lnkd.in/eJmUUJCW

Our CEO Keith Kupferschmid presented Senator Marsha Blackburn with an award, saying, “We are recognizing a true leader and champion for the creator community and the #copyright laws that protect them.” Read more in Keith’s post about the award! https://lnkd.in/eKNnBQ6Q

In a new blog by our COO Eileen Clark Bramlet, she writes about how the Copyright Act of 1976 ultimately became law from those who were "on the ground" helping to get it enacted after two decades of negotiation, discussion, and revision! https://lnkd.in/e2mNzTEa

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Innovation Policy Center’s Jaci McDole shared a recap of the 3rd Annual Digital Piracy Symposium, noting that digital piracy has evolved beyond a traditional #copyright issue into a much broader threat. Read Jaci's post here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/exp4mdHu

The weather may be getting cooler now that it’s October, but the top #copyright stories for the month of September are still HOT! Learn more as our VP of Policy and Copyright Counsel Rachel Kim shares the top copyright stories from last month! https://lnkd.in/eWJdvuXC

Attorneys and Creators: On Oct. 7 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET, the IP Policy Institute at the University of Akron School of Law will host a free webinar on the 9th Circuit’s rehearing in “Sedlik v. Von Drachenberg.” The dispute involves photographer Jeff Sedlik who created an iconic portrait of Miles Davis and a tattoo artist known as Kat Von D who tattooed an image of the photo on a client’s arm. Topics that will be discussed during the webinar include the substantial similarity doctrine, how that test is applied, and whether it is being applied in a way that disadvantages copyright owners and creators. The panel will also discuss potential changes to the standard and how that might impact copyright litigation. The webinar speakers are William Patry, counsel for plaintiff-appellant Jeff Sedlik and author of Patry on Copyright; Professor Bruce Boyden, who filed an amicus brief in support of neither party; Professor Jessica Silbey, who filed an amicus brief supporting appellees and affirmance; Eleanor M. Lackman, Co-Chair of the Intellectual Property Practice Group at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP; and Professor Sandra Aistars, Distinguished Counselor in Residence and Professor of Law (as moderator). Learn more and register here! https://lnkd.in/eKX5HX9c

The U.S. Copyright Office marked the 50th anniversary of the Copyright Act with an informative webinar, featuring speakers who were involved in the origin of this key legislation. Learn what was discussed in a post by our VP of Legal Policy and Copyright Counsel Rachel Kim! https://lnkd.in/edQTVu3u