Events

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host a monthly virtual office hours session for educators and learners to ask questions about intellectual property, learn about USPTO resources, and explore ideas for integrating intellectual property concepts into various subject matter. “The office hours provide an informal way for educators and learners to connect with the USPTO's Office […]

The Library of Congress announced that it will host a virtual meeting of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee (CPMC) on Thursday, March 2 at 1 p.m. ET. In addition to updates from the Library of Congress and U.S. Copyright Office staff on the development of the Enterprise Copyright System, meeting attendees will be shown a live demonstration […]

The DC Chapter of the Copyright Society is hosting a spring Happy Hour. Attendees are invited to discuss takeaways from the Midwinter Meeting and learn about upcoming events. Those who aren’t already a member of the Copyright Society can learn more about joining and get to know copyright colleagues and creators. For more information and […]

*Volunteers will escort attendees to the official panel location from the E Street Theatre Join the DC Independent Film Festival, Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA), and the Copyright Alliance for a panel discussion regarding the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies that are continuing to alter and impact creators' lives everywhere—including the film and video community. The use of […]

As part of the IP Watchdog Masters 2023 series, the Artificial Intelligence event is a high-level, interactive program that will offer discussions led by industry thought leaders covering areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), blockchain, how to protect and license these innovations, and many other related topics and issues surrounding AI.

The Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA) is hosting the next session of its Creative Entrepreneurs Series. During the event, attendees will explore the basics of forming a creative business, focused on understanding copyrights and trademarks, contract and negotiation skills, and taxes and grants. For more information and to register, please click here.

The Authors Guild will attend the Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) Conference and Bookfair in Seattle, WA, and will host a booth and numerous events throughout the week, including those listed here. As a literary partner of the conference, the Authors Guild events are open to any AWP ticket holder, and the featured events […]

The California Copyright Conference and the Guild of Music Supervisors will host a panel titled Under the Covers: The Business of Licensing Remakes to provide “a behind the scenes look at using a cover song for a synch.” More specifically, panel speakers will discuss “examples of songs used by leading music supervisors and creative licensing executives, and […]

The Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA) will host a Party for the Arts on March 9 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET. The event will feature live entertainment from Baltimore-based DJs and musicians, and locally sourced food and drinks. Attendance supports the mission of the Maryland VLA. Event tickets and additional drink tickets can be purchased […]

The SXSW annual March event “features conference sessions, film & TV festival screenings, music festival showcases, world-class exhibitions, competitions, awards ceremonies, and much more.” Attendees will experience panel discussions, speakers, professional development, and networking with fellow creatives from around the globe. For more information and to register to attend, please click here.

Join the Copyright Alliance and the Copyright Society for a panel discussion titled Exploring the Impact on Copyrightability When Creating New Works Through AI. Our panelists, who are experts in the area of copyright authorship, will explain the different types of authorship under U.S. copyright law, and the potential pathways for asserting copyright ownership in works created using generative […]

If you are a self-administered songwriter (also known as independent songwriter) with questions about the MLC and digital audio mechanical royalties, you’re invited to attend its upcoming, interactive webinar hosted by the MLC staff. The webinar will provide answers to your questions and help you better understand the MLC Portal and all the tools and […]