Copyright
South Africa Law Would Put IP in Jeopardy
A pending bill in South Africa could lead to intellectual property theft.
Legislation Introduced to Further Music Copyright Modernization
New bi-partisan legislation would give creators of music and other programs broadcast by AM/FM radio stations control over their intellectual property.
Digital Video Piracy Isn't Fun and Games
Technology is continually changing, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the video piracy space. In 2014, CAGW President Tom Schatz and I co-authored a report entitled, Intellectual Property: Making It Personal, where we dis
On World IP Day - Celebrating and Protecting Sports and their Brands
Each year, April 26 marks the celebration of World IP Day, when the importance of intellectual property rights and the achievements gained from its protection are recognized. According to the Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) intellectual...
NAFTA Negotiators Should Promote Strong IP Rights
As the May 18 deadline for negotiating a modernized North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) looms, negotiators should consider closely how intellectual property (IP) rights will be treated between the countries involved.
Recognizing the Value of Women’s Intellectual Property Rights on World IP Day
The creative influence of women around the globe is of critical importance to innovation.
Music Copyright Modernization Moves Forward
Technological advances over the past several decades have dramatically changed the way everyone listens to music, but compensation for performers, producers, and songwriters remains in the dark ages. They do not receive just compensation for the...
Reducing Government's Footprint on the Music Industry
On January 28, 2018, the music industry will gather at the Grammy Awards. Country legends, pop artists, classical musicians, producers, and songwriters will be among those recognized for their innovation in music and sound.
Digital Creativity on World IP Day
As the theme for World IP Day 2016 is “Digital Creativity: Culture Reimagined,” it is a good time to remind everyone who loves music, particularly those who access songs online, that the royalty structure in the United States is out of balance with...
