RightsClick: Tool Demo and Q&A

Virtual Event

RightsClick, a new copyright management suite that was designed by copyright experts/advocates “who care about making the system work for independent creative professionals,” will host its first webinar to share information about the tool, answer user questions, and listen to creator ideas for the tool. For more information and to register, please click here.

Deadline for Comments to USCO on Interim Rules Regarding MMA Reporting Requirements

Deadline

On May 24, the U.S. Copyright Office published a set of interim rules, effective immediately, governing certain reporting requirements of digital music providers pursuant to the Music Modernization Act (MMA) in response to operational and compliance challenges with existing regulations. Public comments on the interim rules are due by July 8. 

Authors Guild: Copyright Claims Board: What Authors & Agents Should Know

Virtual Event

With the launch of the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) on June 16, “authors and literary agents now have an affordable and practical solution to resolve copyright infringement claims of up to $15,000 per claim.” The new CCB is a tribunal within the U.S. Copyright Office, which was designed with independent creators and small businesses in […]

PPA: The Copyright Claims Board and How it Affects You

Facebook Live

The Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is hosting a Facebook Live event webinar with is Government Affairs Manager Luc Boulet, who will explain to creators how to access the newly-created system Copyright Claims Board (CCB). For additional information and to attend, please click here.

Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO: Sixty-Third Series of Meetings of Member States

Geneva, Switzerland and online

The World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Sixty-Third Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States will take place at WIPO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, as well as online (to enable compliance with current health and safety measures). The agenda, list of speakers, registration, and additional information are available here. For questions, please email assemblies.registration@wipo.int.

Deadline for Comments to USCO on Section 407 and 408 Deposit Requirements

Deadline

On June 3, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notice of inquiry requesting input on the deposit requirements of section 407 and 408 of the Copyright Act and whether removing the best edition requirement from the registration deposit process in section 408 could help improve the registration process. The Office is initiating this study in response to […]

The MLC: Q&A for Self-Administered Songwriters

Virtual Event

The MLC is hosting a Q&A session for self-administered songwriters who have questions regarding digital audio mechanical royalties. Staff members will answer questions about membership, The MLC Portal, “and all of the tools and resources available to help self-administered songwriters register their musical works’ data with The MLC.” Registration is now closed.

SONA: 2022 Warrior Award

Los Angeles and via livestream

On Saturday, July 23 at 6 p.m. PT, the Song Writers of North America (SONA) will host the 2022 SONA Warrior Awards in Los Angeles as well as via livestream. “The SONA Warrior Awards celebrate the immense talent and hard work of individuals known for their high-profile accomplishments within the industry while honoring their tireless efforts in the advocacy […]

USCO and LOC: Copyright Public Modernization Committee Meeting

Public Meeting

The U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) and the Library of Congress (LOC) will hold the next meeting of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee (CPMC) to discuss the Copyright Office’s modernization efforts. The meeting, which will be open to the public, should be formally announced shortly.

TPI Aspen Forum

Aspen, Colorado

This year’s Technology Policy Institute (TPI) Forum will be held at the St. Regis Aspen Resort, “bring together experts across business, industry, and government to discuss how tech policy and regulation impact daily life.” The event will feature panel discussions, fireside chats, and networking opportunities so that participants can discuss their experiences with tech policy—"what […]

The MLC: Understanding Your Royalty Statements

Webinar

The MLC is hosting a webinar to share information about how monthly MLC royalty payments work. The team will walk attendees through the royalty statement documents that are sent in tandem with payments. They will also cover what those documents include and how additional detailed royalty information can be accessed via The MLC Portal. For […]