Events

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 […]

The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville will host a Film Financing Insights webinar to share the diverse array of methods than can be used to fund an independent film project. The event will delve into how to obtain financial support from various sources, such as personal investments, major studios, private investors, and independent financiers. The event host […]

The U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) will host a webinar titled The Plot Thickens: Copyright Essentials for Writers, which will be the third session held by the Office in its Copyright Essentials Webinar Series. The event will cover information for writers of various literary works—from novels and blogs to poetry, cookbooks, textbooks, and more. The session will also cover […]

The Copyright Alliance and Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA) will hold a Copyright Basics webinar to cover the essentials of copyright, including what it is, what it protects, how to register works for copyright, fair use, and more. The session will also feature a Q&A period for attendees to ask questions of the […]