December 22, 2025

Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Copyright Claims Board (CCB) was created as a more accessible and affordable alternative to federal court for resolving small copyright disputes. Established by the CASE Act of 2020, it began operations in the summer…

October 29, 2025

Why should you consider registering a copyright? The benefits for the copyright holder are significant. First and foremost, registering your work creates a public record of your copyright, notifying others of its existence and protecting your rights. Additionally, if you…

May 14, 2025

When it comes to protecting your creative ideas, understanding the difference between a patent and a copyright is crucial. A patent is a legal right granted by the government, allowing the inventor to exclude others from making, using, selling, or…

February 28, 2025

Flightsafety Int’l Inc. v. Sec’y of the A.F Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a significant decision for government contractors, the Federal Circuit in FlightSafety Int’l Inc. v. Secretary of the Air Force affirmed that the U.S. government has broad,…

January 7, 2025

Bitmanagement Software GmbH v. United States Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit affirmed a much smaller damages award for Bitmanagement Software GmbH after the U.S. Navy was found to have infringed its copyright on…

June 9, 2020

Entrepreneurs and small businesses owners – Register to attend a free webinar about the basics of copyright and receive insights into copyright registration and enforcement. The 90-minute program is on Tuesday, June 16, from 1-2:30 p.m. ET. Specifically designed for…

November 19, 2015

This presentation includes a discussion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and an in-depth explanation of copyrights from an international perspective. In particular, the presentation has information concerning what copyrights protect, examples of copyright protection, and the treaties involved such as the…

January 28, 2013

Jeremy Gustrowsky has prepared a presentation regarding copyright issues related to software and websites. The presentation includes a discussion on what is protectable and how protection is best attained. To view the presentation, visit: Copyright Issues Related to Software and…

September 23, 2011

The 2011 Midwest Intellectual Property Summit will be held November 17th and will showcase presentations on the latest research and topics of concern in the field of intellectual property.  Woodard, Emhardt attorneys presenting at the Summit include Michael Morris and…

August 29, 2011

The copyright act provides the authors of transferred or licensed works the opportunity to recapture his or her rights.  This means that after waiting a specific period of time, an author, or an author’s estate, can terminate a prior transfer…

September 16, 2010

Below is a presentation that discusses how the take down provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) have been expanded to not only cover copyrights but other forms of intellectual property, such as trademarks, rights of publicity, patents, etc.…