Events

The Copyright Clearance Center’s (CCC) Advanced Copyright for Business course offers a comprehensive six-module session with an in-depth review of the history and purpose of U.S. copyright law, along with tips to assist with better management of their company’s copyright compliance. Those who successfully complete the course will receive an eLearning certificate. For additional information and to […]

The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) is calling for topic and speaker recommendations for its PubU 2025 (Publishing University) conference, scheduled for Friday-Saturday, May 16-17, 2025, in St. Paul, MN. The deadline for submissions, which can submitted here, is October 31.

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is holding a series of sessions on important IP-related topics. On November 5-6, it will host Conversation 10: AI Output: To Protect or Not to Protect – That Is the IP Question. The IP queries that will be discussed during this session include: Should AI-generated outputs benefit from copyright protection?; Do […]

The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) and Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MdVLA) will host a workshop that “covers the basics of various legal issues facing public artists,” including copyright, relevant agreements, incorporation as a business entity, and much more. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a webinar titled Planning Your Artistic Legacy: Estate Planning Basics. The event is intended for creators who would like to learn how to preserve their artistic legacies. Topics will include healthcare advance directives, powers of attorney, and the distribution of assets after death, as well as […]

The Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts in New York (VLANY) is hosting a webinar for artists and creators to learn the essentials of estate planning so that their copyrighted works and other assets are protected. The event will cover specific provisions and planning tools, including establishing a will versus a trust, and how to ensure […]

With creators across genres needing to protect their works now more than ever, this webinar hosted by California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA)—titled Copyright Infringement and Idea Theft: Protecting Your Creative Work in the Digital Age—will cover critical issues such as copyright infringement and idea theft. It will also offer insights and practical advice for creative […]

For artists and creators who are wondering if they can incorporate copyrighted material into their works, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a webinar on when fair use of copyrighted materials may be permitted. The event will be hosted by Katie Wagner, VLANY Executive Director. For additional information and to register […]

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 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 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 […]

On August 30, the U.S. Copyright Office announced it is accepting applications for the Barbara A. Ringer Copyright Honors Program. The fellowship, which runs for eighteen to twenty-four months, “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 […]