Oral Arguments before Ninth Circuit in Lang Van, Inc. v. VNG Corporation (moved from November 15)

Oral Arguments

On November 17, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will hear oral arguments in Lang Van, Inc. v. VNG Corporation. The issue on appeal is whether the district court erred in dismissing copyright infringement claims against VNG and its operators for lack of personal jurisdiction. Additional information is available here.  

Copyright Society Panel: Runway Rights: Copyright Issues in Fashion, Makeup, and Body Art

Virtual Event

During this panel discussion, experts will address whether creators are being left behind when it comes to copyright in industries as fast-paced as fashion and beauty. They will also discuss some of the key copyright issues that artists and designers currently face in fashion, body art, and makeup. For additional information and registration, please click here.

Deadline to Submit Comments to USCO Regarding NOI on Copyright Protections for Publishers

Deadline

On October 12, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notice of inquiry (NOI) in connection with its study to evaluate current Copyright Protections for Publishers, per the request of Congress. According to the NOI, “among other issues, the Office will consider the effectiveness of publishers’ existing rights in news content, including under the provisions of title 17 of the […]

New Extended Deadline to Submit Comments to USCO on CASE Act CCB NPRM

Deadline

On November 10, the U.S. Copyright Office announced an additional extension for the deadline in responding to its notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on procedures governing the initial stages of a proceeding before the Copyright Claims Board (CCB). Comments are now due by November 30 and reply comments are due by December 15.

C-IP2 Conference: Intellectual Property and Innovation Policy for 5G and the Internet of Things

Arlington, VA and online

George Mason University’s Center for Intellectual Property x Innovation Policy—C-IP2—will host a conference titled Intellectual Property and Innovation Policy for 5G and the Internet of Things in Arlington, Virginia, as well as online. The event will focus on “preemptively identifying and analyzing the key mechanisms through which intellectual property and competition law can supply a robust institutional […]

U.S. Chamber’s GIPC and Copyright Alliance Panel Event: A Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion in Copyright

Virtual Event

The Copyright Alliance will partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center and Equality of Opportunity Initiative to host a virtual event titled A Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion in Copyright “to discuss increased participation from underrepresented communities in the copyright sector industries and professions.” The event will include Black, Indigenous, and People of Color […]

Radio Royalties and the American Music Fairness Act

Virtual Event

During the event, which is hosted by Artist Rights Watch, Austin Music Foundation, Austin Texas Musicians, and I Respect Music Austin, panelists will share a background on the history of performance rights for sound recordings and discuss how the American Music Fairness Act will ensure artists are compensated fairly for their works when broadcasted on terrestrial radio. More information […]

USCO Virtual Roundtable Discussion on Copyright Protections for [Press] Publishers

Virtual Event

The U.S. Copyright Office will hold a virtual roundtable discussion regarding its notice of inquiry (NOI) on Copyright Protections for Publishers, which the Office is studying per a request from Congress. The roundtable will include a discussion of “comments on the effectiveness of copyright protections for publishers, with a focus on press publishers… are intended “to support a […]

New USCO Deadline for Submitting Reply Comments on CASE Act CCB NPRM

Deadline

On November 10, the U.S. Copyright Office announced an additional extension for the deadline in responding to its notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on procedures governing the initial stages of a proceeding before the Copyright Claims Board (CCB). Reply comments are now due by December 15 (and comments are due by November 30).

Copyright Society Webinar: A Copyright Registration Invalidation Conversation: Discussing the Supreme Court Case of Unicolors v. H&M Hennes and the Operation of 17 U.S.C. Section 411(B)

Webinar

The LA chapter of the Copyright Society is hosting a webinar to discuss the Unicolors v. H&M Hennes case. During the event, “a panel of copyright lawyers will discuss the case, issues relating to Section 411 and what took place during the oral argument.”  Lincoln Bandlow (Law Offices of Lincoln Bandlow) will moderate the discussion. Panelists include […]

Hudson Institute: Compensating Creators in the New Content Ecosystem

Virtual Event

Hudson Institute Legal Fellow Devlin Hartline and expert panelists Amadea Choplin, Rodrigo Velloso, Abe Batshon, and Meng Kuok will host a discussion “on recent initiatives to ensure that creators are paid fairly for the content they produce.” Register here anytime before the event date, and then view the event video at noon ET on December 16 on […]