Superman’s Copyright Saga
The creators of Superman sold their rights for just $130 in 1938, igniting decades of lawsuits over ownership and fair treatment. Now, the battle continues as Shuster’s heir claims to hold certain foreign rights…
Trump v. Woodward, Copyright Ownership of Interviews, and Government Works
Earlier this week, you might have seen news that former President Donald Trump has filed a new lawsuit, this time
Authors Alliance Submits Amicus Brief in Hachette Book Group v. Internet Archive
Authors Alliance is thrilled to announce that we have submitted an amicus brief in Hachette Book Group v. Internet Archive,
Announcing the Authors Alliance Guide to Third-Party Permissions and How to Clear Them
Today, Authors Alliance is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new educational guide for authors: Third-Party Permissions and
Spotlight on Rights Reversion & Termination of Transfer
Readers familiar with Authors Alliance’s work will know that we offer a suite of resources to help authors get back
Non-Fungible Tokens, Ownership of Digital Objects, and Copyright
News about non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) selling for eye-popping sums has been hard to miss. Nyan Cat, an iconic GIF of
Public Domain Day 2021: Paths to the Public Domain
Last week, we celebrated a new batch of works from 1925 entering the public domain. In copyright, the public domain
What if Bill Bryson or Neil deGrasse Tyson wrote a book about copyright?
by Paul J. Heald Such a literary effort might look like Copy this Book: What Data Tells Us about Copyright
Shaping Your Publication Contract to Meet Your Goals: Part 2
Book publication contracts deserve careful attention because their terms control the rights and obligations of authors and publishers for the
Shaping Your Publication Contract to Meet Your Goals: Part 1
Book publication contracts deserve careful attention because their terms control the rights and obligations of authors and publishers for the