Can You Trademark a Song Title?
Many musicians assume they can trademark a song title, but trademark law works differently than copyright law. While a single song title usually cannot be registered as a trademark, there are situations where a title can become legally protectable through branding, merchandise, or use across a series of creative works.
August 03, 2026
Can AI Help Me Write a Book?
AI-assisted books raise legal questions involving copyright ownership, human authorship, publishing disclosures, and infringement risks.
May 29, 2026
Does Taylor Swift Own Her Music?
Taylor Swift now owns her master recordings after buying back the rights to her first six albums in 2025. Her battle over music ownership highlighted the difference between masters and publishing and reshaped industry conversations about artist control.
March 12, 2026
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
Advocates for the Creative Mind
