US Congress Considers Copyright Protection for Golf Courses
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 12
In February 2024, proposed legislation was introduced in US House of Representatives which would extend copyright protection to golf courses. The bill is titled “Bolstering Intellectual Rights against Digital Infringement Enhancement Act” or the “BIRDIE Act”.
June is Pride Month
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 10
June is Pride Month. This year we are celebrating with some IP tips for drag performers! Drag performers can protect their intellectual property by registering the copyrights in their original works of music, choreography, and comedy sketches.
Happy Star Wars Day!
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 8
“May the 4th Be With You,” also known as Star Wars Day, takes place annually on May 4th. The phrase is a pun on the iconic Star Wars catchphrase “May the Force be with you.”
Newsletter Round Up: Updates on Your Favorite Articles
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 7
First, a big “thank you” to all our readers who have given feedback on our newsletter. We appreciate your interest and insights. It is always a treat to hear from you! Second, we wanted to provide you with updates on some of our most popular articles
Total Eclipse Promises a Solar Spectacle
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 6
This coming week a few lucky parts of North America are preparing for the total solar eclipse that will create a path of totality cutting through Mexico, Ohio, New York, and many spots in between!
More than One Way to Slice a Potato?
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 5
National Potato Chip Day in the US was on March 14, 2024. We hope you celebrated accordingly. We celebrated by reading up on an ongoing patent infringement lawsuit between two potato chip manufacturers.
Taylor Swift Deepfakes Make Bad Blood with Fans
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 4
The issue of deepfakes has been making headlines as the US enters another presidential election cycle, due largely to concerns over the potentially deleterious effects of misinformation on voters.
Pokémon vs. Palworld – The Poké Ball is in Nintendo’s Court
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 5
If You Like It Then You Shoulda Put a © on It.
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 3
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and jewelry sales are usually around $6 billion USD in the United States alone. In 2021, the US Customs and Border Protection agency seized over $1 billion USD worth of counterfeit pieces of jewelry.
Who Can Read My Manuscript?
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 2
A few years ago, the Copyright Office received a large number of requests from Twilight fans who wanted to get a peek at the registered and unpublished manuscript of Stephanie Meyer’s Forever Dawn.