Events

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 […]

The Authors Guild will host a webinar on the pros and cons of traditional book publishing versus indie publishing. Author and Campaigns Manager at the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) Matty Dalrymple will provide an overview of the merits and challenges of both routes. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.

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.

BIPOC Podcast Creators is inviting creative allies, podcasters, and members to attend its end of year virtual networking event. The event will feature games, giveaways, and small group networking sessions where creators can meet and chat virtually with others in their communities. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.

Early Bird registration is open for the Copyright Society’s Midwinter Meeting, which will be held from January 30 through February 1, in New Orleans, LA. The deadline to register and receive the discounted Early Bird rate is December 19. For additional information and to register to attend under the Early Bird rate, please click here.

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 […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a webinar on forming an arts-related non-profit organization. The event will cover what a non-profit is, how and why to form one, as well as the legal, ethical, and financial obligations associated with creating one. The webinar is geared toward artists, attorneys, arts professionals, and […]

The Copyright Society will host a webinar to explore the ramifications of the advent and evolution of digital replica legislation on right of publicity law, copyright, and the entertainment and business software industries. For additional information and to register, please click here.

California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) will host an in-person seminar titled Copyright for Authors. The event will provide a brief overview of copyright law and the significance and benefits of registering works for copyright protection. The presenter, attorney Steve Davis, will take attendees through the copyright registration process and answer their questions. For additional information […]