Events

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a webinar on how creators can protect their IP, avoid infringement, and navigate industry regulations. The presentation will cover copyright, licensing, and employment laws, including key SAG-AFTRA and WGA guidelines. It will also cover how to avoid infringing copyright and trademark holdings of other parties, […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a webinar geared toward musicians, composers, and producers that covers topics such as copyright, contracts, and licensing. The event will share how creators can protect their works and navigate the business side of the music industry. Specific topics that will be covered include understanding music […]

The International Publishers Association (IPA), in collaboration with the Association of American Publishers (AAP), the Mexican Publishers Association, and the Guadalajara International Book Fair, will host the International Publishers Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico. The Congress offers a platform for publishers from around the globe to network and discuss industry challenges and opportunities. For additional information and to register to […]

The Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) js hosting a complimentary one-hour webinar that “explores global copyright challenges in a business environment.” This session will offer an overview of global copyright fundamentals; the complexities of global copyright in today’s business world; tips on strategies for success; and a question and answer session. For additional information and to […]

The Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a MediateArt Training Program, encompassing “a two-day intensive workshop of basic mediation training for attorneys, artists, arts administrators, and other professionals with an interest or background in the arts.” During the session, “participants will learn effective mediation skills, particularly as they relate to art-related […]

The Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) is hosting a webinar titled Copyright 101 for Academia. The session will cover copyright law and its impact on college and university faculty, staff members, and students. This instructor-led certificate course includes group discussions, question and answer sessions, and analysis of real-world scenarios to help build a foundational understanding of U.S. […]

The California Copyright Conference will host its annual holiday party and Apollo Awards ceremony at the Catalina Jazz Club. In addition to the party and Apollo Awards, a silent auction will be held to raise money for the John Braheny Scholarship Award, which supports music industry studies college and university students. For additional information and to register, […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a webinar to help fashion designers understand how to protect their creations. Specifically, the course will enable designers to master the essentials of copyright, trademark, and design patents while learning how to safeguard their works and brands. It will also share the differences among these […]

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) will host its annual IP Champions’ Reception, “an awards ceremony celebrating leaders who rely on IP protections to advance cultural, scientific, and technological solutions to the world’s leading challenges.” Awardees are also those who consistently demonstrate leadership, ingenuity, and creativity in their pursuit of strong intellectual […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a webinar to assist artists of all genres in understanding New York’s right of publicity laws, how they differ from copyright and trademark, and the legal boundaries for using real people in a work. The event will explore real-life case studies so that artists can […]

This Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) webinar will focus on the basics of copyright law, including the intent of Section 107 of the Copyright Act on Fair Use; a discussion of best practices for the use of copyrighted content; an examination of the purpose of U.S. copyright law; potential acts of copyright infringement; copyright implications for […]

The Libera Awards—which are hosted annually by the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) to honor independent musicians and the teams that support them—are accepting submissions through December 12. To learn more about submissions and related requirements, please click here. The awards categories can be viewed here.