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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY EDUCATION FROM GRADE SCHOOL TO GRAD SCHOOL™
USIPA emphasizes the importance of intellectual property education at every stage of learning. From building foundational understanding in grade school to fostering advanced expertise in graduate programs, this approach ensures individuals are equipped to navigate and leverage IP effectively throughout their lives.
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What Writers Should Know about Copyright
If you’re a writer, there are a few key things to know about copyright law and the protections available to you.
Copyright for Small Businesses Guide
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 Registration toolkit
Copyright provides legal protection for creative works, such as books, drawings, photographs, songs, and movies.
Copyright Registration at a Glance
This is your starting point for all things related to the registration of copyrights.
Copyright Registration of Photographs
This circular provides information about registering photographs with the U.S. Copyright Office.
What Photographers Should Know about Copyright
If you’re a photographer, there are a few key things to know about copyright law and the protections available to you.
Sound Recordings vs. Musical Works Guide
This circular explains the difference, for copyright purposes, between musical compositions and sound recordings.
How Songwriters, Composers, and Performers Get Paid
There are a lot of different ways to get paid for your songs, whether you write music, write lyrics, sing, or perform an instrument.
What Musicians Should Know about Copyright
If you’re a musician, there are a few key things to know about copyright law and the protections available to you.
Copyright Registration for Motion Pictures, Including Video Recordings
Motion pictures are audiovisual works consisting of a series of related images that, when shown in succession, impart an impression of motion.
U.S. Copyright Office - Protection for Fashion Design
In-depth legal breakdown detailing what elements of apparel are copyrightable vs non-copyrightable utilitarian cuts.
Creator Assistance Directory
This creator assistance directory provides information on various volunteer lawyers for the arts (VLA) groups and legal clinics that are located across the country.
Find a Copyright Attorney
There could be many reasons why a creator would want to work with a copyright attorney.
Learning Engine Video Series
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.
Sports & Intellectual Property Video Primer
This session will delve into the intricate world of intellectual property, exploring its crucial role in the dynamic realms of sports and entertainment.
A Beginner's Guide to NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness Rights
As litigation proceeds and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) responds, it is important for brands to consider what precautions.
What is Copyright?
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.
World IP Day 2026 Spotlights IP Issues in Sports
As WIPO explains, sports intersect with fashion, entertainment, media, health, gaming, and consumer goods.
Off the Field, On the Record: IP in the World of Sports
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.
