Copyright and Generative AI – 2026 Quarterly Update One

Introduction Welcome to the first quarterly Copyright and Generative AI (GAI) blog post of 2026. If you’ve come across this page, you’re likely working in the copyright field in some capacity. As such, the current debate surrounding what, if any, changes should be made to copyright law to account for advancements in GAI has likely […]
Copyright and Generative AI – Quarterly Update Three

Introduction Welcome to the third quarterly copyright and generative AI (GAI) blog post. If you’ve come across this page, you’re likely working in the copyright field in some capacity. As such, the current debate surrounding what, if any, changes need to be made to copyright law to account for the advancements in GAI has probably […]
Copyright and Generative AI – Quarterly Update Two

Introduction Welcome to the second quarterly copyright and generative AI blog post. If you’ve come across this page, you’re likely working in the copyright field in some capacity. As such, the current debate surrounding what, if any, changes need to be made to copyright law to account for the advancements in GAI has probably piqued […]
Copyright and Generative AI – Quarterly Update One

Welcome to the first quarterly copyright and generative AI (GAI) blog post. If you’ve come across this page, you are likely working in the copyright field in some capacity. As such, the current debate surrounding what, if any, changes need to be made to copyright law to account for the advancements in GAI has probably […]
Licensing Digital Content Book

Licensing Digital Content is a practical guide for librarians and others who license digital content such as databases, periodicals and journals. It and our in-depth online course Licensing Digital Content are complementary resources for anyone seeking to learn more about licensing e-resources in their library or organization. Both the book and the course (which leads to […]
6 Best Practices for Legally Using Google Images

Google Images is an effective tool for locating the perfect image to use in presentations, documents and on social media. But before you use images found through Google, you must consider copyright law. Download our tip sheet 6 Copyright Tips for Legally Using Google Images. Have You Found the Perfect Image on Google? How many […]
Legally Using Images Course

Do you use images and other third-party content? Our primer/refresher course Legally Using Images will teach you … This course is now open for registration with access beginning immediately. Registration will remain open between now and the end of 2026Registration Fee: $239 US Register Now! Like all of Copyrightlaws.com’s courses, Legally Using Images is aimed at […]
Q&A: Digital Copyright Questions

This Q&A provides answers to commonly asked digital copyright questions. It will be helpful to anyone who creates or uses digital copyright-protected materials. As always, please don’t rely on our short, practical answers as legal advice or opinion. Contact an attorney should you require legal advice or opinion for your digital copyright questions. Commonly Asked […]
Copyright Issues in E-Books and Electronic Publishing

If you’re using artwork, tables, maps and charts and other third-party content in electronic books, then you must consider copyright issues when planning your electronic publishing project. You may require copyright permissions for use of the content in your book. Also consider how you will protect the copyright in your electronic publishing project. This article […]
Instagram and Copyright — What Are the Terms of Use?

Instagram and copyright make strange bedfellows. Instagram is all about images and, increasingly, videos. And legally using images is a major issue when it comes to social media. Here are some things you should think about when using Instagram: Are you posting your own images on Instagram? If so, what use and re-use can others […]