Events

The U.S. Copyright Office will host its next public modernization webinar on June 27. As part of its modernization efforts, the Office released a limited pilot program of an online recordation system in April that will replace the current paper-submission process and allow users to electronically submit some documents for recordation. This webinar will discuss […]

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) invites music publishers and administrators to attend an interactive webinar geared specifically toward their interests, as representatives of The MLC answer questions about membership, resources such as the Data Quality Initiative, and more. Event speakers will also explain in detail how The MLC “engages and works with music publishers […]

Although “authors can build and grow a community of readers in a number of ways, an email newsletter still reigns supreme for those who want to retain full control of the medium and the message.” This Authors Guild webinar “will explain tactics for developing and growing an engaging author newsletter, whether your goal is to […]

On June 7, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) published a notice of meetings in the Federal Register, announcing a series of meetings to explore USPTO initiatives related to artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies (ET), as well as IP policy issues impacted by AI and ET. Speakers will also explore data from patent filings […]

On June 7, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) published a notice of meetings in the Federal Register, announcing a series of meetings to explore USPTO initiatives related to artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies (ET), including IP policy issues impacted by AI and ET. During the inaugural meeting, remarks will be shared by Kathi […]

The Hudson Institute will debut a panel recording on June 30 at 12 p.m. ET titled What the New Copyright Claims Board Means for Creators. The event will focus on how the CCB will offer affordable, streamlined procedures that are designed to ensure “all creators have meaningful and effective tools to protect their rights.” It will also offer “a […]

On June 1, the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) published its proposed regulations that set rates and terms applicable during the period beginning January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2027, for the use of nondramatic musical works in the making and distributing physical and digital phonorecords. Public comments on the proposal are due by July 1.

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is hosting an event via Zoom to assist attendees in better understanding the role of intellectual property (IP) management “throughout the development, manufacturing, branding, and marketing of environmentally sound products and technologies in the fashion industry.” To register to attend, please click here.

For those who are looking to learn more about patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting a “free event for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and students the first Thursday of every month.” On July 7, the topics that will be covered include: An overview of intellectual property types: […]

RightsClick, a new copyright management suite that was designed by copyright experts/advocates “who care about making the system work for independent creative professionals,” will host its first webinar to share information about the tool, answer user questions, and listen to creator ideas for the tool. For more information and to register, please click here.

On May 24, the U.S. Copyright Office published a set of interim rules, effective immediately, governing certain reporting requirements of digital music providers pursuant to the Music Modernization Act (MMA) in response to operational and compliance challenges with existing regulations. Public comments on the interim rules are due by July 8. 

With the launch of the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) on June 16, “authors and literary agents now have an affordable and practical solution to resolve copyright infringement claims of up to $15,000 per claim.” The new CCB is a tribunal within the U.S. Copyright Office, which was designed with independent creators and small businesses in […]