The 1709 Blog

In 1709 (or was it 1710?) the Statute of Anne created the first purpose-built copyright law. This blog, founded just 300 short and unextended years later, is dedicated to all things copyright, warts and all.

Monday, 4 January 2016

The CopyKat - starting the year with a (Big) Bang!

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Two daughters, Ellen Newlin Chase and Margaret Chase Perry, have filed a copyright infringement case against CBS, who they say featured th...
Monday, 28 December 2015

2015 - THE COPYRIGHT YEAR

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2015 - It's been another busy copyright year! Pre-1972 sound recordings , the copyright in performances and protecting a ' vibe ...
Tuesday, 22 December 2015

New edition of Richard Arnold's Performers' Rights out NOW

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Are you looking for some last-minute Christmas present for a special person?  Then here's the perfect idea.  The 1709 Blog h...
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