A creator IP case study with USIPA-EAS, Illinois IP Alliance, and with support from the U.S. Copyright Office.

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Motion Pictures are works that contain a series of related images intended to be shown on a projector, digital display, or other device.

This circular provides information about registering photographs with the U.S. Copyright Office.

IP in Sports is a quarterly publication tracking Intellectual Property-related litigation in the sports industry.

For sports fans, certain moments are etched in memory, like Sid Bream sliding into home to clinch the pennant or Kelee Ringo’s interception to seal a national championship.

IP rights – and the legal protection they give – are the basis for key business transactions that secure the economic value of sports and push the industry forward.

If you’re a visual or graphic artist, there are a few key things to know about copyright law and the protections available to you.

Copyright only protects works that are original. Originality means that you independently created a work that is sufficiently creative.

If you’re a writer, there are a few key things to know about copyright law and the protections available to you.

Special handling is a procedure for expediting the examination of an application to register a claim to copyright or the recordation of a document pertaining to copyright.

Copyright provides legal protection for creative works, such as books, drawings, photographs, songs, and movies.

This is your starting point for all things related to the registration of copyrights.

This circular provides information about registering photographs with the U.S. Copyright Office.

If you’re a photographer, there are a few key things to know about copyright law and the protections available to you.

This circular explains the difference, for copyright purposes, between musical compositions and sound recordings.

There are a lot of different ways to get paid for your songs, whether you write music, write lyrics, sing, or perform an instrument.

If you’re a musician, there are a few key things to know about copyright law and the protections available to you.

Motion pictures are audiovisual works consisting of a series of related images that, when shown in succession, impart an impression of motion.

In-depth legal breakdown detailing what elements of apparel are copyrightable vs non-copyrightable utilitarian cuts.

This creator assistance directory provides information on various volunteer lawyers for the arts (VLA) groups and legal clinics that are located across the country.

There could be many reasons why a creator would want to work with a copyright attorney.

The Learning Engine series of videos introduces copyright concepts and the Copyright Office to those who may be new to the topic or who want to learn more.

This session will delve into the intricate world of intellectual property, exploring its crucial role in the dynamic realms of sports and entertainment.

As litigation proceeds and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) responds, it is important for brands to consider what precautions.

Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression.

As WIPO explains, sports intersect with fashion, entertainment, media, health, gaming, and consumer goods.

The theme for World IP Day for 2026 is “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate.” It is an apt choice. Modern sport is no longer simply about athletic prowess.