"The Copyright Pentalogy"

"The Copyright Pentalogy" refers to five key legal cases in the U.S. that shaped copyright law. These cases, from the 1970s and 1980s, addressed important issues like what qualifies as copyrightable, how copyrights are transferred, how fair use works, and the rights of authors versus users. Together, they provide a foundational understanding of how copyright law balances creators’ rights with public access. While not an official doctrine, this grouping highlights pivotal legal decisions that continue to influence copyright policies and disputes today.