How to Copyright a Book
Copyright protections allow creators the option to monetize their work and to pass on those rights and the income they generate onto the next generation.
November 24, 2025
AI Art and Copyright Infringement | The Lowdown
It has been said that it is impossible to come up with a truly original idea in the arts, and that may be true. Many of the greatest works are riffs or adaptations of art that has come before. The difference lies in how much originality the second artist brings to their new work. Does the art contain a stylistic difference or new point of view? Or is it simply a “rip-off”?
October 10, 2025
How Long Do Music Copyrights Last?
Wondering how long music copyright lasts? In most cases, protection continues for the creator’s lifetime plus 70 years, though rules differ by country and type of work. Knowing these limits helps artists, producers, and listeners understand when music becomes public domain.
September 30, 2025
AI Art Ownership | Is AI a Creative Tool or a Human Substitute?
AI remains a relatively new tool, and questions persist around its usage. Is AI art really art, and can AI be truly creative? The answers remain to be seen.
August 15, 2025
AI-Generated Music Copyright | What Musicians and Creators Need to Know
It remains to be seen if AI-generated music will be understood as an extension of this kind of fair use or whether or not it is in another camp altogether.
June 12, 2025
Trade Dress Infringement | Van Leeuwen vs Rebel Creamery
Van Leeuwen claims that Rebel Creamery copied their trade dress by using the same kinds of colors, fonts, and minimalist designs, such that their product seems nearly identical to Van Leeuwen's signature elements.
May 09, 2024
Advocates for the Creative Mind
