Events

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will hold a two-day intensive workshop on basic mediation training for attorneys, artists, arts administrators, and other creative professionals with an interest or background in the arts. Participants will learn effective mediation skills particularly as they relate to art-related issues through observing mock-mediations, engaging in mediation simulations, […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will hold a public roundtable on Best Practices for Countering Illicit Trade in Counterfeit Goods on Online Marketplaces to solicit comments from interested parties on behalf of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The event is open to the public and attendance is free, but advance registration is […]

With AI transforming the workplace, organizations need to ensure that their intellectual property (IP) is not at risk. This session, hosted by Copyright Clearance Center (CCC), is titled Responsible AI: Using and Sharing IP at Work. The event will cover how organizations can balance innovation with security, helping to ensure that confidential data, copyrighted materials, and […]

California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) will host its seventh annual bi-national symposium, titled Intersections: Art and Law at the Border. The event will focus on the geo-political context of the Tijuana-San Diego region with the goal of highlighting artists, activists, lawyers, scholars, and researchers whose work navigates the intersection of art and legal issues. The […]

The Digital Media Licensing Association (DMLA) is hosting a virtual event featuring Miriam Lord, Associate Register of Copyrights and Director of Public Information and Education for the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO), as the guest speaker. Lord, who oversees strategic communication and education programs at the Office, will share the latest on Office initiatives. Copyright Alliance […]

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) will host an in-person event titled Unlocking Creativity: The Power and Promise of Copyright. The event will offer “a celebration of the critical role of copyright” and feature the release of a consolidated composition on copyright and the economy. For additional information and to register to attend, […]

Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA) and the DC Bar Intellectual Property Law Community will host a fundraiser and networking event in support of WALA, titled Artificial Intelligence and the Arts: IP Rights, Legal Challenges, and Opportunities. The event will feature “a discussion on the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and the arts” as speakers examine […]

The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and the Digital Citizens Alliance (DCA) will host an in-person lunchtime policy forum to discuss “how U.S. courts can authorize targeted website blocking to disrupt foreign pirate operations.” Drawing on the best international practices, the discussion will explore how blocking orders can be implemented safely and effectively to […]

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) will host an in-person event titled Combatting the Counterfeiter: Preventing Harm, Protecting Innovation. The program will bring together leaders from the U.S. government, private sector, and academia “to explore global best practices in the fight against counterfeit goods.” This year’s discussion will highlight strategies and initiatives that […]

The Associate Board for Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a networking reception at the office of Davis+Gilbert LLP to connect early career attorneys in the arts, media, and entertainment industries in the New York metro area. Law students are also welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For additional information and to register […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) is inviting design professionals, creators, and arts attorneys to attend its session on Legal Issues in Fashion. The event will cover the essentials of intellectual property and fashion law, including key concepts in copyright and trademark. Attendees will also gain practical tools to help them protect their original […]

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MdVLA) will host a brand launch party, titled Protect & Connect, to introduce the organization’s new brand theme, design, and creative assets. The event is free for creators and attorneys to attend, and will feature a live DJ, Snoballs from Ice Queens, free totebags for the first 10 attendees, and […]