6th Annual Intellectual Property Awareness Summit (IPAS) 2023

Boston, MA

The Center for Intellectual Property Understanding and Northeastern University’s Center for Research Innovation are hosting the 6th Annual Intellectual Property Awareness Summit (IPAS) 2023. The event is dedicated to “examining the impact of IP awareness on innovation, business and society and the strategies for improving it.” Those participating include IP owners, creators, educators, lawyers, researchers, investors and policymakers from the U.S., […]

USCO Public Listening Session on AI and Visual Arts

Listening Sessions

The U.S. Copyright Office announced its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative, which includes hosting a series of virtual public listening sessions on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with stakeholders from various creative industries. The Office is inviting artists, members of creative industries, AI developers and researchers, and attorneys involved with the issues to participate as speakers. This […]

ABA Presentation on AI, NFTs, Cryptocurrency, and the Metaverse

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, 811 7th Avenue-53rd Street, New York, NY

The American Bar Association’s (ABA) Art & Cultural Heritage Committee will host a presentation on May 2 titled Unidentified Artistic Objects: A Futuristic Look into Art: AI, NFTs, Cryptocurrency, and the Metaverse. This panel is being presented as part of the ABA International Section's Annual Conference to explore “new challenges in terms of contracts, IP, banking, and regulations.” […]

IBPA Publishing University

Coronado Island Resort & Spa, 2000 2nd Street, Coronado, CA

The International Book Publishers Association (IBPA) will host its annual conference for indie publishers (including traditional, hybrid, author-publishers, associations, and university presses) in San Diego, CA. The event is designed to assist publishers in learning, networking, and gathering to discuss top issues. Keynote session topics include The Legends of Black Independent Publishing and The Future Is Independent. For additional […]

Nature Photography Summit

Tucson, AZ

From May 4-6, the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) will host an in-person Nature Photography Summit in Tucson, Arizona. Summit session topics include The Art of Light Painting, Showing Your Photography, Approaching the Intimate Landscape, and much more. There will also be field trips to scenic locations for photo shoots and portfolio reviews. For […]

USPTO Webinar: Intellectual Property Basics and Helpful Resources

Webinar

For those who are unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office experts will discuss intellectual property (IP) basics and ways to protect your works. The event is free and open to the public. Entrepreneurs, innovators, and students are encouraged to attend. For additional information and to register, please click here.

Copyright Society Webinar on AI-Generated Music

Webinar

The Northern California Chapter of the Copyright Society is hosting a webinar to discuss AI-generated music, the copyright challenges currently faced during AI’s rapid development, and opportunities for enforcement, expression, and originality. The event speaker is musicologist Judith Finell. For additional information and to register, please click here.

ASCAP’s Bang on a Can: Long Play Festival

Brooklyn, New York

Hosted by ASCAP, Long Play is Bang on a Can's “three-day super-charged musical ride through right now.” The festival offers 50+ concerts in eight venues throughout Brooklyn, New York, opening with ASCAP composer Meredith Monk's Memory Game on Friday, and closing with the Art Ensemble of Chicago's tribute to ASCAP jazz legends Lester Bowie, Joseph Jarman, and Malachi Favors on Sunday. […]

Deadline to Submit Reply Comments to USCO on MMA Late Fees NOI

Deadline

On February 23, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notice of inquiry soliciting public comments regarding when fees for late royalty payments should be assessed in connection with reporting by digital music providers under the Music Modernization Act’s (MMA) blanket license. Reply comments are due to the Office by May 9.

31st Annual Authors Guild Foundation Gala

The Grand Ballroom, Plaza Hotel, 768 Fifth Avenue, New York City

The 31st Annual Authors Guild Foundation Gala will be held on May 9 in New York City. The event will honor Christopher Finan with the Defending Free Speech and Expression award, Roxana Robinson with the Distinguished Service to the Literary Community award, and Angie Thomas with the Literary Activism award. For additional information and to purchase tickets to attend, please click here.

Deadline to Register for USCO AI and Music/Sound Recordings Listening Session

Deadline

The U.S. Copyright Office announced that it will host a series of virtual public listening sessions on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with stakeholders from various creative industries. The Office is inviting artists, members of creative industries, AI developers and researchers, and attorneys involved with the issues to participate as speakers. The sessions will focus on literary […]

AIPLA Spring Meeting

Westin in Seattle, WA

The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) is holding its Spring Meeting in Seattle, WA. The event will offer intellectual property sessions, networking opportunities, social gatherings, and meetings with AIPLA’s 60+ committees to showcase their work. There will also be a Women in IP Law Breakfast, a Corporate Practice Breakfast, Diversity Reception, and New Members […]