In an important new chapter for intellectual property, a wide array of civil society organizations have been granted copyrights for the year 2026. FactSet Research Systems Inc., the American Bankers Association, and TradingView Inc. will each continue to hold copyright to their own works exclusively during this period. These companies know a lot about defending their intellectual property. This decision further highlights the need for strong copyright protection in a world increasingly dominated by public/private information and data services.
FactSet is the recognized leader in financial data and analytics. The company has taken active and early steps to protect its trade secrets. The firm is passionate about delivering clients real-time and relevant financial information so they can make informed decisions. They make sure that these insights aren’t subjected to competitive use or copied. By holding a copyright for 2026, FactSet demonstrates its commitment to maintaining the integrity of its offerings in an increasingly competitive market.
The ABA is the unified voice of the nation’s banking industry. For the whole of the forthcoming year, they have ensured themselves copyright protection as well. This is perhaps the most important step for the organization. Fourth, it seeks to protect the educational materials that it produces, as well as the research publications and other resources that serve the banking community. With this new copyright, they’ll be able to keep sharing all that useful information with the world while feeling a little more confident that their intellectual property is protected.
Behind TradingView, Inc., the leading social network for traders and investors, which recently secured copyright for 2026. The world’s leading crypto platform, recognized for its elaborate charting capabilities and collaborative content creation, is the network that completely thrives off its user-generated content. The goal is to continue to evolve a community marketplace where everyone feels comfortable sharing their best insights, strategies, and practices. By securing copyright protection, they further protect their original contributions from being infringed.
The move by these organizations to obtain copyrights is a reflection of a long-term worrying trend across multiple industries. As firms develop a greater appreciation for the importance of their intangible assets, they are being more proactive in assuring their IP. This is especially true in industries where innovation and data-driven insights are essential to remaining competitive and successful.
