Events

Imaging USA, the premier photography conference and expo hosted by Professional Photographers of America (PPA), which draws more than 10,000 photography professionals each year, will be held in Louisville, KY from January 28-30. The conference features classes led by industry experts, networking opportunities, and an expo hall showcasing photography vendors. For additional information and to […]

Within the 2024 NAMM Show, Jasmine Sandler and the JSM for Artists team will host a workshop titled Monetize Your Music With Targeted Cross-Media Placement Projects. The in-person seminar educates growing music artists on sync and earning ongoing royalties from cross-media projects.  For more information and to register to attend the 2024 NAMM Show, please click here and here.

The Committee on House Administration will hold a hearing titled Artificial Intelligence (AI): Innovations Within the Legislative Branch. It will be held in room 1310 of the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, and will be livestreamed. 

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC), in collaboration with more than 30 partner organizations, released a comprehensive set of principles on IP rights, and will host a January 30 panel and reception to highlight this information. “The principles are designed to reshape the discourse around intellectual property and its pivotal role […]

The American Bar Association's (ABA) Midyear Meeting will bring members together in person to discuss the latest issues and trends shaping the legal industry's future. Highlights of the weekend include the Alexander Award Reception, Center for Human Rights Luncheon, Spirit of Excellence Awards, Stonewall Award Celebration, and more. Additional details and a schedule of events […]

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will host the 16th session for its Advisory Committee on Enforcement (ACE). The meeting will include the exchange of information on national experiences related to promoting IP among the general public, IP enforcement and policies, WIPO's legislative assistance, and training activities. For more information and to register to attend, please click here. […]

Independent songwriters with questions about the MLC and digital audio mechanical royalties are invited to attend this interactive webinar to get answers to questions about MLC membership, the MLC Portal, and all the tools and resources available to help self-administered songwriters register their musical works data. For additional information and to register to attend, please […]

The Beverly Hills Bar Association (BHBA) is hosting a session that will “cover the essentials of copyright law, enforcing copyright protections, and how copyrights are used as revenue streams using Taylor Swift’s career as a case study.” The event is designed for anyone looking to better understand the key elements of copyright in the arts […]

On January 3, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a Request for Comments in response to a petition from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund (PIRG) and iFixit that asks the FTC to “initiate a rulemaking to protect consumers’ right to repair products that they have purchased.” Comments in support of or in opposition to the petition […]

On February 2, the House Judiciary Committee’s IP Subcommittee will hold a field hearing in Los Angeles, CA to address AI issues and considerations. More information about the hearing, including exact location and start time, will be provided as soon as it’s available.

On January 24, the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) confirmed that the correct due date is February 5 for parties looking to file a petition to participate with the accompanying filing fee in the proceedings to determine royalty rates and terms for digital performance of sound recordings and making of ephemeral copies to facilitate those performances (Web VI).

The American Bar Association will host a webinar titled Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Courts: What Judges Should Expect to See. The webinar will be moderated by Stephanie Domitrovich, who will address topics surrounding generative AI in the courts, including case management issues, existing evidence rules, the role of experts in discovery of generative AI, and more. […]