You found a great photo online that would be perfect for your upcoming social media campaign. And you also saw a fantastic article on a lawyer’s website that you could totally repurpose for your newsletter. There is so much interesting and useful … [Read more...]
About Kelley Way
AI and Copyright Update
I wrote about the issues surrounding AI and copyright law a few months ago, but as with any new and exciting technology, the landscape is changing rapidly, so I felt an AI and Copyright update is in order. In my previous article, I discussed … [Read more...]
Part 2: Fair Use Revisited
Last month I told you about the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts v. Lynn Goldsmith, the Supreme Court case that is said to be a game changer for fair use. I’ll end the suspense this month and tell you what happened at the Supreme Court in … [Read more...]
AI and Copyright Law
Many people have asked me about AI and copyright law in the past few months. It is a hot topic right now with the introduction of ChatGPT, and there are several possible uses for AI within the entertainment industry. At the same time, AI technology … [Read more...]
Fair Use Revisited – Prince, Andy Warhol, and more
What the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts v. Lynn Goldsmith Case Means for Fair Use Going Forward – Part 1 It’s been a while since I last wrote on fair use. Since that time, the Supreme Court decided a major case dealing with fair use, … [Read more...]
What Happens To My Copyrights When I Die?
I work with a lot of authors. Since I offer both copyright and estate planning services, I am often asked what happens to an author’s copyrights when they die, especially if they don’t have a will or trust? And if you own a copyright, you may also … [Read more...]
Intellectual Property Rights in Writing – What Rights Do I Have?
People talk about intellectual property rights all the time, but what exactly are intellectual property rights? More specifically, what rights do you have to your written materials, i.e. your books, manuals, blog articles, website content … [Read more...]
How Do I Update My Registration With The Copyright Office?
All right, you have successfully assigned your copyright(s) to your trust. (If you haven’t done this yet, please see my previous article on How Do I Put a Copyright Into My Trust?). Now you want to update your registration with the Copyright Office … [Read more...]
Kelley Way’s Top Blog Posts of 2022
I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. In keeping with tradition, my final blog post of 2022 highlights the blog articles that got the most attention this past year. I hope you enjoy this trip down Memory Lane! Top Blog Posts of … [Read more...]
Can I Reverse-Engineer this Design?
My sister inspired this blog article when she noticed a trend in the knitting world. She saw several social media posts where knitters saw a design they liked, reverse-engineered it, and then gave away the pattern or offered it for sale. She asked … [Read more...]
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