Legal Framework Built on
Proven Copyright Law

Our platform is grounded in established legal precedent, patent protection, and international copyright frameworks. We provide the legal foundation for fair creator compensation.

Our Legal Foundation

copyright.sh operates within established legal frameworks while pioneering new approaches to digital content licensing.

Copyright Law Protection

Content creators automatically own copyright in their original works. Our platform leverages this fundamental principle to establish licensing terms and enforce payment obligations.

17 U.S.C. § 102(a) - Original works of authorship fixed in tangible medium

Patent Protection

Our innovative licensing and provenance tracking systems are protected by pending patents, ensuring sustainable competitive advantages.

3 Patents Pending

Cross-Media Provenance System, Real-Time Licensing Gateway, Attribution Tracking

International Compliance

Our framework complies with copyright laws across major jurisdictions, including EU Copyright Directive, DMCA, and Berne Convention requirements.

  • • EU Copyright Directive (2019/790)
  • • US Copyright Act & DMCA
  • • Berne Convention Standards

A United Front: Tracking Key AI Copyright Lawsuits

We are actively supporting and tracking dozens of legal challenges against major AI developers on behalf of creators. Your participation on our platform strengthens these cases. Below is a sample of these landmark lawsuits.

This is not an exhaustive list. According to a running tally, as of early 2025, nearly 40 such cases have been filed in the U.S. alone.

Industry Licensing Timeline 2023 – 2026

The rapid shift from infringement to standardized licensing is happening now. These milestones show why ethical AI licensing is inevitable.

Regulatory Compliance

Our platform addresses emerging regulatory requirements for AI transparency and data governance.

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EU AI Act Compliance

Full transparency in training data sources, provenance tracking, and creator attribution as required by EU regulations.

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GDPR & Privacy

Data protection compliance with right to erasure, consent management, and cross-border transfer safeguards.

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Audit & Reporting

Comprehensive usage logs, payment records, and compliance documentation for regulatory audits.

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Legal Indemnification

Protection for AI companies using properly licensed content through our comprehensive legal framework.

Legal Protection You Can Trust

Built by legal experts, protected by patents, grounded in copyright law. Join the platform that puts creators and AI companies on solid legal footing.

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