Events

On January 30, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notification of inquiry required by the Music Modernization Act regarding whether the existing designations of the mechanical licensing collective (MLC) and digital licensee coordinator (DLC) should be continued. This is the first of the review processes that the Copyright Office is statutorily required to conduct every five years. […]

The American Bar Association’s IP Law Section (ABA-IPL) is hosting its annual meeting in conjunction with the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. The IPL Section’s events include numerous panels, a board meeting, and a leadership dinner. To attend the IPL Section’s events, attendees must register for the ABA Annual Meeting. For additional information and […]

The U.S. Copyright Office is hosting a public webinar titled How to Level Up Your Copyright Public Records Search. During the one-hour session, the Copyright Office will share ways to search copyright public records using the Office’s Copyright Public Records System (CPRS) pilot, which is “an easy to-navigate, highly searchable database.” The webinar will also include a live […]

On July 16, a Federal Register Notice announced that the National AI Advisory Committee (NAIAC) will hold a webinar panel titled AI and Just Transitions for American Workers, which will be open to the public. The goal of the panel is to “explore how the nation can take fresh and innovative worker-first approaches to help people enjoy lifelong career […]

On June 28, the White House Office of Digital Strategy announced that it will hold the first-ever White House Creator Economy Conference (WHCEC) on August 14. According to the event press release, the conference will “convene a group of digital creators and industry professionals to discuss the most pressing issues within the creator economy today — including […]

California Lawyers for the Arts will host an Entertainment Legal Clinic to assist creators—including actors, filmmakers, content creators, photographers, and more—with the various copyright and IP laws that apply to the world of entertainment and creativity. During the clinic, participants will have a 30 minute one-on-one consultation with an attorney via phone. Registration is $20.00. […]

The Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) is hosting a brief webinar on Updating Your Company’s Copyright Policy for the AI Era. Whether your business has a long-standing copyright compliance policy or you’re looking to create one, this 30-minute session will provide the foundation needed to uphold copyright best practices. Webinar attendees will learn guidelines for drafting and […]

The Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) is hosting a webinar titled Copyright at Work to help attendees understand the basics of copyright law, including what is and what isn’t copyright protected, how fair use works, when copyright permission is needed for both electronic and paper copies, how to obtain copyright permission, and more. For additional information and to […]

The Copyright Clearance Center’s (CCC) Copyright 101 course is designed for those who need a basic overview of U.S. copyright law to assist with their day-to-day work responsibilities. It provides a condensed version of the comprehensive six-module course, Advanced Copyright for Business, that offers a live 120-minute class, a certificate upon successful completion, electronic course materials, and extended […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a community fundraiser called VLA Oktoberfest. Proceeds from the event will go toward funding VLANY’s support of New York creators. The event is kid-friendly, with painting and puzzles for babies and toddlers, as well as a raffle with prizes for kids and grownups. For additional information […]

Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA) is hosting a Creative Entrepreneur Series consisting of six sessions. This session is dedicated to understanding copyright and trademark through a presentation and a question and answer session with WALA Board President and attorney John D. Mason. Attendees will learn more about copyright registration, fair use, works made […]