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 You Copyright AI Images?
AI-generated images are not automatically protected by copyright. Protection depends on human authorship, creative input, and how the final image is created or modified.
May 04, 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
Do You Need Permission to Cover a Song?
Covering a song can boost visibility and creativity, but it also raises important copyright questions. This guide explains when you need permission to record, post, or perform a cover, how licenses work, and what can happen if you skip the legal steps.
December 24, 2025
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
Advocates for the Creative Mind
