Events

The U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) application deadline for the Barbara A. Ringer Copyright Honors Program is December 31. The fellowship runs for eighteen to twenty-four months and was created for attorneys in the initial stages of their careers who demonstrate exceptional ability and interest in copyright law. The program is designed to enable Ringer Fellows […]

Professional Photographers of America (PPA) will host Imaging USA 2026, one of the largest worldwide photography trade shows and conferences, attended by photographers from around the globe. The 2026 event will feature top speakers, dozens of classes that focus on photography and business skills, networking opportunities, inspiring keynotes, and an extensive trade show. For additional […]

In collaboration with Warehouse Artist Lofts (WAL), California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) will host an in-person series titled Business, Legal, and IP Basics for Artists of All Disciplines. The series is designed to assist creators and students with fundamentals on topics such as Intellectual Property/Copyright Basics, Licensing, Contracts, and Forming a Successful Arts Organization. The second […]

Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) will host a webinar to explore copyright considerations when using published content in medical communications' projects, including presentations, reference guides, and more. The session will cover compliance challenges, copyright basics, sharing content globally, copyright in the AI lifecycle​, and strategies for success. The event will conclude with a Q&A session. For […]

The ASCAP Experience is a conference that brings together the ASCAP community for a day of education, inspiration, and networking, and is designed to help songwriters and composers learn and network. The event will enable music creators to receive candid advice from today’s music makers; discover new ways to monetize their music; make new industry […]

Summary: The U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) has finalized a new Group Registration for a Two-Dimensional Artwork (GR2D) option that allows artists to register up to 20 published two-dimensional works in a single application for one filing fee. Artists can submit one complete digital copy of each work, as long as all works were first published within the […]

The IP Policy Institute (IPPI) and the University of Akron School of Law will co-host the IPPI 2026 Winter institute. Under the theme of IP and National Success, the event will bring together leading scholars and industry experts to examine why effective IP rights and public policies are essential to American innovation leadership, analyze what has […]