Events

As part of its modernization efforts, the U.S. Copyright Office is working with its partners in the Library of Congress’ Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) “to implement a framework for applying agile methodology—which advocates early delivery, continual improvement, and flexible responses to change—at an organization-wide level to holistically manage Enterprise Copyright System (ECS) […]

GIPC and IP Watchdog will host their final Innovation Ecosystem event during the month of April by featuring a keynote discussion to “bring together the themes of the previous sessions and focus on the threads that weave the ecosystems of craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation into the societal and economic fabric that enables us to allocate […]

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) will host a webinar to explain the steps creators must take in order to get paid their mechanical royalties, “including how to add or update contact information, banking details, and tax information using the MLC Portal. The webinar will also walk through the MLC’s royalty distribution statement and explain the […]

On March 26, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notice of inquiry (NOI) regarding the implementing regulations for the CASE Act. The subjects of inquiry will include: Initiating CCB Proceedings, Notice, and Service of Notice and Claim; Opt-out Provisions; Additional CCB Practice and Procedures; Public Access to Records and Proceedings; Certifications; Case Management System Considerations; Register’s Review […]

On May 11, Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA) will present the second session of a two-part class titled Introduction to NFTs for Artists and Artist Advocates, which will be led by attorney Cynthia M. Gayton (Part one was scheduled for May 4). Part two will cover topics such as Benefits and Risks for Artists Interested […]

On Friday, May 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET, don’t miss a special online event celebrating the remarkable work of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) innovators. Take this opportunity to hear from National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) inductees about their world-changing technological achievements and from inventors advancing the fight against COVID-19. Register early.

The Authors Guild Foundation will “celebrate authors and the power of literature to transform our society” during its 29th annual gala. Distinguished Honorees include Louise Erdrich, Chris Jackson & One World, and Ibram X. Kendi. The event host is Samantha Bee. For information about sponsoring the gala, please email gala@authorsguild.org. For additional information about the event or to […]

The Copyright Society will host a panel titled Steals, Deals, and Newly Spliced Reels, featuring experts who will “discuss and demonstrate the creation of remixes and mashups, as well as structuring catalog acquisition deals with an eye toward new uses such as licensing iconic artists' works for biopics and music documentaries.” Speakers include John P. Luneau, Primary […]

On April 26, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notice of proposed rulemaking(NPRM)“regarding a new expedited registration option and a conforming amendment to the Office’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations, under the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act.” Comments are due by May 26. 

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting a conversation about innovation with National Inventors Hall of Fame inductee and optical biosensor industry leader Frances Ligler. The event will also feature Drew Hirshfeld, who is performing the functions and duties of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO. Ligler […]

The Florida chapter of the Copyright Society will host a conversation between Professor Anjali Vats (Boston College) and Dean Deidre Keller (Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University School of Law) via a live webinar. The event will “Build on themes from the Race and Copyright in Crisis session at the 2021 Race + IP Conference,” and will “address […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will host a webinar to provide details on the 2021 National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI) nomination process. The NMTI is “the nation’s highest honor for technological achievement, bestowed by the President of the United States.” The webinar will cover nomination guidelines and procedures. Attendees are invited to […]