Law and Ethics of Copying: Copyright Infringement vs. Plagiarism
While the terms “copyright infringement” and “plagiarism” are often incorrectly used interchangeably, they are different harms. Authors Alliance is grateful […]
New Report: Evaluating the Benefits and Costs of a 25-Year Termination Right in Canada
A new report by Paul Heald recommends that Canada adopt a right for an author (or their heirs) to terminate
Resource List: Copyright and COVID-19
We’ve collected resources to answer questions that you might have about fair use, access to educational materials, and temporary changes
Authors Alliance Weighs in on the Next Register of Copyrights
Authors Alliance has provided guidance in response to the Librarian of Congress’ request for public input on the expertise needed
Authors Alliance Submits Comments to USCO on the Meaning of Publication in the Online Context
Authors Alliance has submitted comments to the U.S. Copyright Office in response to its request for public input on the
New Empirical Study of Australian Publishing Agreements: A Case for Statutory Reversion Rights for Authors
Authors Alliance is grateful to Nicolas Charest, Copyright Research Assistant, for contributing this post. New findings based on empirical research
District Court Finds Majority of Uses to be Fair in Georgia State E-Reserves Case
On Monday, a district court in Georgia issued a decision in the Cambridge University Press v. Becker case, concluding that
Fair Use Resource Roundup
Authors who want to incorporate source materials into their writings with confidence may find themselves faced with more questions than
Does Copyright Require Authorization to Use Data “Subsisting in Copyright Works?”
Authors Alliance thanks Matthew Sag, professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, for this guest post (originally published on
Copyright Registration and Recordation 101
If you have questions about copyright registration, you’re not alone! Authors often ask us why they should register copyright in