Intellectual Property

9 articles

A gavel striking an abstract AI symbol in a courtroom, symbolizing the Supreme Court's ruling on AI content intellectual property and human authorship.
Media Industry

What is AI Content's Intellectual Property Status?

On March 2, 2026, the U.

Amelia Frost·May 15, 2026
Independent filmmaker reviewing a book contract for film rights, symbolizing the negotiation and acquisition process for screen adaptations.
Books

How to Secure Film Rights and Book Options for Screen Adaptations

For an independent producer, securing film rights for a book can cost as little as $0 to $2500, a stark contrast to typical studio deals.

Amelia Frost·May 14, 2026
A screenwriter in a tense courtroom battle against a major Hollywood studio over intellectual property rights for their screenplay.
Media Industry

Protecting Your Screenplays with IP Rights in Hollywood

Paramount and Skydance successfully defeated a copyright lawsuit filed by a writer in 2026.

Julian Mercer·May 13, 2026
Cinematic courtroom scene illustrating the legal battle between AI media generation and copyright law, with AI and copyrighted works as central elements.
Content Creation

What is AI media generation copyright fair use and why does it matter?

In 2025, U.S. courts began issuing the first substantive, merits-stage decisions on whether using copyrighted works for AI training constitutes infringement, marking a pivotal moment for creative indu

Tara Collins·May 13, 2026
A desolate Hollywood studio lot dominated by IP-based movie posters, with a single, struggling seedling representing an original idea.
Film & TV

Hollywood's IP Reliance: Draining Creativity, Making Originals Rare

Nine of the top ten movies at the U.

Julian Mercer·May 11, 2026
An independent filmmaker contemplating a complex web of legal documents and copyright symbols, representing the challenges of intellectual property rights in filmmaking.
Media Industry

What Are Intellectual Property Rights for Independent Filmmakers?

On October 28, 2024, the Copyright Office issued its latest exemptions to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act's (DMCA) anticircumvention provisions.

Leo Hartmann·May 10, 2026
Diverse professionals discussing intellectual property licensing deals on a Hollywood studio lot, representing the global reach of the entertainment industry.
Media Industry

What Is Intellectual Property Licensing in the Entertainment Industry?

The global entertainment licensing market, valued at $281.

Leo Hartmann·May 8, 2026
A futuristic digital marketplace showcasing the convergence of gaming, movie, and music content across multiple screens, representing the cross-platform media IP market.
Media Industry

Media IP: Cross-Platform Content Market in 2026

Gaming franchises such as Minecraft, Pokémon, and Call of Duty collectively generated over $20 billion in cumulative revenue, according to Dataintelo .

Amelia Frost·May 7, 2026
Futuristic courtroom displaying holographic creative works, symbolizing the high-stakes nature of entertainment intellectual property protection in 2026.
Media Industry

Entertainment IP protection: Key considerations for 2026

The global intellectual property management market in media and entertainment is projected to swell to USD 8.

Amelia Frost·May 6, 2026