From Quill to Copyright: The First US Copyright Registration
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 23, Issue 14
Have you ever wondered what was the very first work to receive a copyright registration in the United States?
Your Guide to Generative AI
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 23, Issue 16
The words “generative artificial intelligence” or “generative AI” have been crowding headlines for months with stories about the potential benefits and perils to humans. This article breaks down the top questions and answers we encounter regarding AI and intellectual property.
A Banana Taped to a Wall – Copyright but no Infringement
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 23, Issue 13
How many ways are there to tape a banana to a wall? Yes, this is a serious legal question. In fact, this was the question presented in a recent copyright infringement lawsuit in Florida.
Copyright and Fireworks
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 23, Issue 12
Under US copyright law, to receive protection, a work must be “fixed” which means that a work must be expressed or embodied in a material medium that lasts for more than a transitory period.
Taking Pride in Innovation: LGBTQI+ Scientists and Inventors that Changed the World
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 23, Issue 11
Throughout history, members of the LGBTQI+ community have played a pivotal role in advancing scientific knowledge, engineering groundbreaking inventions, and challenging societal norms. In honor of Pride Month, we are delighted to shine a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of a few LGBTQI+ inventors and scientists.
World Ocean Day and Patents Powering the Tide of Change
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 23, Issue 10
June 8th is World Ocean Day which raises awareness about the importance of the oceans and encourages conservation efforts to protect marine ecosystems. We are taking a moment to highlight some of the game changing inventions designed to keep our oceans clean.
US Copyright Protection for AI-Generated Works
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 23, Issue 11
The US Copyright Office recently made headlines for partially revoking a copyright registration it previously issued for an AI-generated graphic novel. Artist Kristina Kashtanova used the Midjourney platform to create images that she included in her graphic novel called Zarya of the Dawn.
Tax Loopholes and Lox: How a Cream Cheese-Stuffed Bagel Exposed a Delicious Sandwich-Tax Loophole
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 23, Issue 8
Inventors and designers have the challenging job of inventing and designing around many issues: prior art, competitive products, budgets, physics, consumer safety, market demand, supply chain hiccups, government regulations, and … taxes.
Easter Eggs and Copyright Traps
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 23, Issue 7
For many of us, the term “Easter egg” conjures up memories of dying hard-boiled eggs in bright colors or hunting for treasures and candies stuffed inside plastic orbs hidden around the neighborhood.
Happy Pi Day
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 23, Issue 5
Each year, March 14th is celebrated as Pi Day around the world. This day is dedicated to the mathematical constant π, which represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.