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…
AUTHORS ALLIANCE SUBMITS AMICUS BRIEF IN SEDLIK v. DRACHENBERG
The case Sedlik v. Drachenberg, currently pending before the 9th Circuit, presents the 9th Circuit a first opportunity to interpret the fair use right in the wake of the Warhol decision. Anticipating the far-reaching consequences for artists and authors, Authors Alliance filed an amicus brief in support of KVD. In our brief, we explained that (1) a distinct purpose is required for the first factor to tilt in favor of fair use, (2) a successful social media presence does not automatically render all postings “commercial,” and (3) concrete evidence is needed to prove the existence of a licensing market or the likelihood of it developing.
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
Obtaining Image Permissions For Your Book: An Author’s Perspective
Since we first published this guest post by Authors Alliance member Lois Farfel Stark in August 2018, Authors Alliance has
Online Instruction and Copyright: Why We Developed Our New FAQ
Last week, we released a brand new resource on frequently asked questions regarding copyright ownership in course materials produced for
FAQ: Copyright Ownership & Online Course Materials
Authors Alliance is grateful to Harry Levin and Elise Widerlite, student attorneys at Georgetown Law practicing D.C. law pursuant to
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
Public Domain Day 2021: Welcoming Works from 1925 to the Public Domain
Literary aficionados and copyright buffs alike have something to celebrate as we welcome 2021: A new batch of works published
Copyright Protection for Literary Characters
In celebration of National Novel Writing month, Authors Alliance is pleased to bring you resources and information about copyright issues