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copyrightalliance.orgCreator Member Catch-up with Author Timothy Trainer | Copyright AllianceThis week, we caught up once again with author, attorney, and podcast host Timothy Trainer. We first interviewed Tim back in 2017, and since then, his career has continued to evolve. He started a podc...

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“As a writer, I don’t want to see #AI taking over and producing works to the point that there’s no human input,” says author @ttrainerglobal.bsky.social in his Catch-Up blog. Check it out here: copyrightalliance.org/author-timot...

aria.com.auFour in five Australians say don't change copyright laws for big tech - ARIAARIA releases new polling from RedBridge Group

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Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) released a study from RedBridge Group that reveals 78% of #Australians would keep the requirement for #AI companies to get permission before using Australian or any other content to train their systems. Learn more! www.aria.com.au/industry/new...

copyrightalliance.orgAI Licensing | Copyright AllianceAI Licensing for Creative Works The following is a list of existing AI licenses, agreements, partnerships, text-and-data mining (TDM) licenses, collective licensing, and other licensing solutions that...

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Responsible #AI licensing drives growth and innovation. Explore our newly updated list of AI licenses and partnerships. #ProtectYourWork #copyright copyrightalliance.org/artificial-i...

americanbar.orgBooks, Baseball, and Berne: The Copyright Act Turns 50The 1976 Copyright Act remains vital in U.S. copyright law, adapting through amendments to address new technologies and ongoing challenges posed by AI advancements.

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On Oct. 2, the ABA-IPL published an article by AAP CEO Maria Pallante titled “Books, Baseball, and Berne: The Copyright Act Turns 50.” Learn why Pallante describes the Act as having “remarkable staying power for two and a half centuries.” www.americanbar.org/groups/intel...

copyrightalliance.orgPolitical Campaigns and Copyright Make Strange Bedfellows | Copyright AllianceWith November elections approaching, headlines about politicians or government officials using copyrighted works without permission are likely to resurface. Political actors have long used creative wo...

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#Copyright owners face distinctive legal, practical, and reputational constraints when politicians, particularly government officials, use their works without authorization. Learn more from our new post. copyrightalliance.org/political-ca...

copyrightalliance.orgU.S. Copyright Office Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the 1976 Copyright Act | Copyright Alliance SummaryOn September 23, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) held an event celebrating the 50-year anniversary of the passage of the 1976 Copyright Act (’76 Act), the copyright statute that is currently in…

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Celebrating 50 years of #copyright! Check out how the U.S. Copyright Office honored half a century of copyright law in a blog by our VP of Legal Policy and Copyright Counsel Rachel Kim! copyrightalliance.org/usco-celebra...

copyrightalliance.orgCreator Spotlight: Singer/Songwriter Grant CollinsworthThis week, we're pleased to highlight singer/songwriter Grant Collinsworth. After reading his spotlight blog, check out his album "If I'd Only Had a Band." What was the inspiration behind becoming a c...

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“File your work before some thief files your work as his/hers, as it will give you the option to claim damages should you need to go to court,” says singer/songwriter Grant Collinsworth in his #CreatorSpotlight. Read more here! #ProtectYourWork copyrightalliance.org/singer-songw...

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“The [Copyright Act] established a flexible and durable framework, which is grounded in core principles that remain central today,” said Miriam Lord, U.S. @CopyrightOffice Associate Register of Copyrights, Director of Public Information & Education. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VRM...

“The US Copyright Act of 1976 is a landmark law that ushered in comprehensive changes needed to help make copyright work. The Act has survived the test of time,” said Tracey Armstrong, President and CEO of the Copyright Clearance Center. www.copyright.com/blog/legal-e...

Barbara Ringer, the first female Register of Copyrights, played a crucial role in the development of the #CopyrightAct of 1976 that was enacted 50 years ago. Read more about her contributions here! www.copyright.gov/about/regist...

“A big reason the Copyright Act has been successful [for 50 years] is it established enduring principles rather than attempting to predict every future technology,” says former Register of Copyrights Ralph Oman. #CopyrightActAnniversary copyrightalliance.org/copyright-ac...

Speaking about the importance of the U.S. Copyright Office in getting the Copyright Act passed, former USPTO leader Bruce Lehman said, “One of its biggest contributions was a unique ability to bring people together & mediate difficult discussions.” copyrightalliance.org/copyright-ac...

In a new post about the '76 Copyright Act, our COO Eileen Bramlet writes, “The core principles [that it embodies] remain as important today as they were 50 years ago, continuing to provide a strong ... framework even as new technologies develop.” copyrightalliance.org/copyright-ac...

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On Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. ET, @theblakemorgan.bsky.social and the Essentials will celebrate the life and work of Robin Morgan at The Bitter End in New York City. All proceeds will support the Women’s Media Center. Learn more and purchase tickets here! bitterend.com#/events/200276

copyrightalliance.orgCreator Spotlight with Artist Stephen HogarthThis week, we are pleased to introduce Indigenous Australian artist Stephen Hogarth. Stephen creates authentic Aboriginal art for governments, sporting clubs, schools, murals, and souvenirs through hi...

“...I think the biggest misconception is around time. People do not realize how long it actually takes to create work,” says artist Stephen Hogarth. Read his #CreatorSpotlight here: #CreatorRights copyrightalliance.org/artist-steph...

dcjournal.comAI Companies Want to Self-Regulate, but They’ve Already Proven Themselves Unfit – DC Journal - InsideSourcesConcerns about possible dangers of AI are everywhere — from fear of costly data centers to chatbots that devastate users’ mental health to the

In a new op-ed published in DC Journal, our CEO Keith Kupferschmid says, "AI companies that put short-term gains ahead of long-term legitimacy and the rule of law hide the evidence rather than explain their actions." Read Keith's piece here for more: dcjournal.com/ai-companies...

copyrightalliance.org3 Things Creators Should Know About the Upcoming Increase in U.S. Copyright Office Registration FeesOver the course of 2026, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) has been considering increasing the fees it charges for various services, including copyright registration fees. After conducting cost studies...

In a brand new post, our VP of Policy and Copyright Counsel Rachel Kim says that there are three things creators should know about the upcoming increase in U.S. Copyright Office registration fees that may go into effect as early as November! copyrightalliance.org/increase-us-...

billboard.comRIAA CEO Mitch Glazier on AI, Copyright & Congress | On the RecordAs the music industry faces a new era of AI, the fight over artists’ rights is playing out in Washington D.C.

RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier joined Kristin Robinson on “Billboard On The Record” to talk about the intersection of music & politics, highlighting why it's essential to keep "the music industry top of mind in a crowded political climate." Learn more here: www.billboard.com/video/mitch-...

youtube.comAI Training Is Copying. Is It Infringement? | Keith Kupferschmid, CEO Copyright AllianceYouTube video by Technically Creative by KoobrikLabs

On Sept 22, our CEO @keithkup.bsky.social joined Orlando Wood on the Technically Creative podcast 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.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOOr...

dcjournal.comAI Companies Want to Self-Regulate, but They’ve Already Proven Themselves Unfit – DC Journal - InsideSourcesConcerns about possible dangers of AI are everywhere — from fear of costly data centers to chatbots that devastate users’ mental health to the

In a new op-ed published in DC Journal, our CEO @keithkup.bsky.social says, "AI companies that put short-term gains ahead of long-term legitimacy and the rule of law hide the evidence rather than explain their actions." Read Keith's piece here for more: dcjournal.com/ai-companies...

timothytrainer.comOct. 3, 2026 — Novels, AI and “Evidence:” Proof of Authorship « Timothy TrainerCheck out this week’s blog post by IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer, host of the podcast and video show Tim’s Travails • Follow Tim on Substack

IP attorney and published author Tim Trainer shares a new blog about “proving human authorship in the age of AI” … and how and why to do so. Read Tim’s post here: timothytrainer.com/proof-of-aut...

copyrightalliance.org50 Years Later: Founders Reflect on the Copyright Act of 1976Fifty years after the enactment of the Copyright Act of 1976, which took place on October 19, 1976, and became effective on January 1, 1978, the law remains a steadfast foundation of copyright protect...

In a new blog by our COO Eileen 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! copyrightalliance.org/copyright-ac...

uschamber.comDigital Piracy Has Outgrown Old Policy AssumptionsDigital piracy has evolved beyond copyright into fraud, malware, and organized crime. See why the U.S. needs a modern anti-piracy policy playbook.

The 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: www.uschamber.com/intellectual...

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Creators and Attorneys: 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 (IPPI) will host a free webinar on the 9th Circuit’s rehearing in Sedlik v. Von Drachenberg. Learn more and register here! events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b88683...

copyrightalliance.orgTop Noteworthy Copyright Stories from September 2026September 2026 was marked by a great flurry of copyright-related activities in Congress ahead of the mid-term elections recess, including significant movements on copyright-related legislation, includ...

The weather may be getting cooler now that it’s October, but the #copyright news for the month of September is still HOT! Learn more as our VP of Policy and Copyright Counsel Rachel Kim shares the top copyright stories from last month! copyrightalliance.org/copyright-ne...

authorsguild.orgUnsealed Briefs in Authors’ Case v. Microsoft/OpenAI: Top Execs Knew Their Mass Book Piracy Was Illegal And Would Put Authors Out of Work(New York, September 21, 2026) Explosive new documents released last Thursday in Authors Guild v. OpenAI—the major book authors’ ongoing lawsuit alleging OpenAI and Microsoft illegally trained their…

New docs in the 'Authors Guild v. OpenAI' lawsuit reveal that OpenAI & Microsoft knowingly used copyrighted books without permission to train their AI models, despite being aware of the potential harm to authors and the literary industry. Learn more! authorsguild.org/news/ag-v-op...

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Creators and Attorneys: 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 (IPPI) will host a free webinar on the 9th Circuit’s rehearing in Sedlik v. Von Drachenberg. Learn more and register here! events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b88683...

copyrightalliance.orgYou Can’t Steal Your Way to Fair Use: The Unclean Hands Doctrine and AI Training | Copyright AllianceThe following blog post is part four of a four-part series on the use of pirated copies of copyrighted works by AI companies and whether such use should be considered to be fair use. This

In part four of his new blog series, our CEO @keithkup.bsky.social says that #AI companies “can’t steal their way to #fairuse,” and explains the intricacies of the Unclean Hands Doctrine and AI training issues. Learn more here! #copyright copyrightalliance.org/ai-piracy-pr...

copyrightalliance.orgAI Licensing Isn't the Enemy of AI Innovation, It's the Backbone | Copyright AllianceAs copyright lawsuits against AI companies continue to mount, there’s a common thread that runs through most of the over 100 cases that have been filed: fair use. At a high level, AI companies argue

#AI licensing is how responsible tech growth happens. Read our CEO Keith Kupferschmid’s blog on why AI licensing is the backbone and not the enemy of sustainable innovation: #CreatorRights copyrightalliance.org/ai-licensing...

axios.comScoop: DOJ's copyright filing took key agencies by surpriseThe department argues copyrighted works to train models should be considered fair use because that practice is new and transformative.

According to Axios sources, the DOJ’s statement of interest supporting OpenAI and Microsoft in the NYT's #copyright lawsuit surprised critical agencies, including the USPTO and the USCO. Learn more here on what transpired and why it’s important: www.axios.com/2026/09/19/j...

In part three of a four-part blog series by Copyright Alliance CEO @keithkup.bsky.social, he discusses the absurdity of #AI companies’ claims that their use of stolen and often pirated content qualifies as #fairuse. Learn more here! #copyright copyrightalliance.org/ai-piracy-pr...

copyrightalliance.orgCopyright Alliance Announces Kasie Brill as New Board Chair | 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Eileen Bramlet, ebramlet@copyrightalliance.org WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the Copyright Alliance announced that Kasie Brill has been named as Chair of its Board of Directors. ...

Join us in congratulating our new Board Chair Kasie Brill of NBCUniversal! Read the PR here for more info. 🎉🎉 copyrightalliance.org/press-releas...

copyrightalliance.orgFair Use Is Not a Shield AI Companies Can Use to Shelter Their Use of Pirate Copies: Analysis of Fair Use Factor 1 | Copyright AllianceThe following blog is part two of a four-part series on the use of pirated copies of copyrighted works by AI companies and whether such use should be considered to be fair use. In the

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In part two of a new four part blog series by our CEO @keithkup.bsky.social, he says, “Fair use is not a shield #AI companies can use to shelter their use of pirate copies.” Read Keith's post here to learn more! #copyright copyrightalliance.org/ai-piracy-pr...

axios.comScoop: DOJ's copyright filing took key agencies by surpriseThe department argues copyrighted works to train models should be considered fair use because that practice is new and transformative.

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According to Axios sources, the DOJ’s statement of interest supporting OpenAI and Microsoft in the NYT's #copyright lawsuit surprised critical agencies, including the USPTO and the USCO. Learn more here on what transpired and why it’s important: www.axios.com/2026/09/19/j...

uschamber.comWant More Growth? Start With Stronger IP ProtectionNew data from the 2026 U.S. Chamber International IP Index reveals the tangible socio-economic benefits that flow from strong IP protection.

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U.S. Chamber Int'l Policy VP Kelly Anderson published a blog noting that economies w/ strong IP systems are more innovative, attract more investment, and are better positioned to develop/deploy tech to drive growth. Learn more! #2026StatisticalAnnex www.uschamber.com/intellectual...

copyrightalliance.orgAI’s Piracy Problem: You Can’t Build an Empire on Stolen Goods | Copyright AllianceThis is part one of a four-part blog series about AI companies use of pirated copies of copyrighted works taken from illicit sources to train their AI models. As generative artificial intelligence rac...

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“Should we vest #AI companies with special privileges that no other company in the history of our country has been granted? We all know the uncomfortable truth,” says our CEO @keithkup.bsky.social in his new blog. Read more here: copyrightalliance.org/ai-piracy-pr...

copyrightalliance.orgCreator Member Catch-Up: Singer/Songwriter Michelle ShockedThis week, we're pleased to catch up with singer/songwriter Michelle Shocked. We first interviewed her in 2016, and since then, her creative career has continued to advance. After reading her catch-up...

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Singer/songwriter Michelle Shocked says that "You can’t take the art out of the artist. Art has power. And stolen art has potent power." Read Michelle's creator catch-up blog to learn how her career has changed since we last interviewed her 10 years ago. copyrightalliance.org/michelle-sho...

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Register now for the upcoming U.S. Chamber / GIPC event, titled “The Anti-Piracy Playbook: Rewriting Policy Assumptions in the Age of Digital Crime,” on Sept. 17 from 12-4 p.m. ET in DC! events.uschamber.com/DigitalPirac...

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copyrightalliance.orgAI Developers’ Trail of Book Destruction | Copyright AllianceThe Copyright Alliance has long supported the responsible, ethical, and respectful development and use of artificial intelligence (AI). However, we raise a ruckus on behalf of the copyright community ...

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In a blog by our CEO Keith Kupferschmid, he says, “Whether #AI developers engage in destructive reproduction for speed or because they think it is exempted under #copyright law, they are as wrong as they are irresponsible.” Read more here: copyrightalliance.org/ai-developer...

copyrightalliance.orgHow Is Fashion Protected By Copyright Law? | Copyright AllianceHow Is Fashion Protected By Copyright Law? Read our latest blog on fashion copyright laws written by Rachel Kim to find out the answer.

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As the fashion industry steps onto the runway at #NYCFashionWeek, learn how #copyright law protects fashion! copyrightalliance.org/is-fashion-p...

copyrightalliance.orgCreator Spotlight with Singer/Songwriter RivitaThis week, we are pleased to introduce you to singer/songwriter Rivita. After you read her spotlight blog, be sure to follow her on Instagram and check out her music on Spotify. What was the inspirat...

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Singer/songwriter Rivita says that "[AI] has inspired me to be more authentic and raw [...] It’s so important to show up as yourself now more than ever, because that’s something #AI can’t do, it can’t be you." Read Rivita's full spotlight blog today: copyrightalliance.org/singer-songw...

copyright.govThe Copyright Act Turns 50: An Inside View from the Copyright Office | U.S. Copyright OfficeThe Copyright Act Turns 50: An Inside View from the Copyright Office

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Register to attend the U.S. Copyright Office's celebratory webinar, titled "The #Copyright Act Turns 50," on Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. ET. The event will focus on the Office’s role in the Copyright Act of 1976, shared through an insider’s lens! www.copyright.gov/events/copyr...

luma.comVirtual Convening: Creatives for Secure AI · LumaGenerative AI has been trained on the work of millions of creative professionals, often without their consent or compensation. These systems can now clone…

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On Sept. 17 at 1 pm ET, the Alliance for Secure AI will host a webinar on #copyright protection and guarding against AI cloning of a voice, image, and likeness without consent. Our VP of Legal Policy, Rachel Kim, will speak along w/ other experts! luma.com/creativesfor...

washingtonexaminer.comChina is coming for all of America's IP. Washington should act like itTrump must treat China's IP theft as the strategic challenge it is, with the weight of our economic and diplomatic power behind that conviction.

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In an article for the Washington Examiner, Mignon Clyburn & Rep. Fred Upton state that "You cannot demand that Beijing respect American intellectual property while simultaneously telling American creators that their work is free for the taking." Read more: www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-am...

imagingusa.comAttend Imaging USAImaging USA is the best photography conference and expo out there and gathers thousands of photographers from around the world!

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‌Photographers: Learn to make your work unforgettable by attending #ImagingUSA, happening January 31-February 2 in Charlotte, NC hosted by ‌PPA. Learn more and register to attend here! imagingusa.com

humanevents.comWILL CHAMBERLAIN: AI’s national security facade threatens American intellectual propertyDefense-oriented AI applications typically require fine-tuning on specialized datasets—decades of government satellite imagery and weather data rather than episodes of Yellowstone.

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In a post for Human Events, Will Chamberlain states, "Unauthorized [AI] training of #copyrighted works threatens the economic viability of industries responsible for over 2.3 million U.S. jobs, [...] & a $37 billion trade surplus." Read more: humanevents.com/2025/10/14/w...

events.uschamber.comHomeThe Anti-Piracy Playbook: Rewriting Policy Assumptions in the Age of Digital Crime

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Register now for the upcoming U.S. Chamber / GIPC event, titled “The Anti-Piracy Playbook: Rewriting Policy Assumptions in the Age of Digital Crime,” on Sept. 17 from 12-4 p.m. ET in DC! events.uschamber.com/DigitalPirac...

copyrightalliance.orgAI Developers’ Trail of Book Destruction | Copyright AllianceThe Copyright Alliance has long supported the responsible, ethical, and respectful development and use of artificial intelligence (AI). However, we raise a ruckus on behalf of the copyright community ...

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In a powerful blog, our CEO @keithkup.bsky.social says, “Whether #AI developers engage in destructive reproduction for speed or because they think it is exempted under #copyright law, they are as wrong as they are irresponsible.” Read Keith’s post here! #books copyrightalliance.org/ai-developer...