VLANY Webinar on Contract Essentials for Filmmakers

Webinar

The New York Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLANY) is hosting a four-part Film and TV Workshop Series that will address the legal essentials of filmmaking. The four sessions will cover vital legal aspects for filmmakers, from contract negotiation strategies and rights clearances to music licensing and option agreements. The first session will focus on Contract […]

RightsClick and Qti.ai Webinar on IP Strategies

Webinar

This webinar, which will be co-hosted by RightsClick and Qti.ai, is titled Protecting Your Passion: Essential IP Strategies. The event will provide artists, designers, photographers, and other independent creators and brands with information on how they can protect their works; clarify the differences among trademarks, copyrights, and patents; identify actions to take against scammers; register their works for copyright; […]

Copyright Society Annual Meeting

Cleveland Marriott at Key Tower, Cleveland, OH and online

The Copyright Society’s 2024 Annual Meeting, which will take place in Cleveland, Ohio, will provide members of the copyright and entertainment industries with two and a half days of copyright law panels, networking opportunities, and other events. For additional information and registration, please click here.

A2IM Indie Week

New York City, NY

The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) will host Indie Week in New York City, NY. Held annually, Indie Week is the largest gathering of the independent music community. Running for more than 15 years, and with over 1200 attendees, it features 60 panels and workshops, 1800 curated business meetings, and countless opportunities for the […]

Copyright Society Update on USCO Initiatives

The Copyright Society is hosting an event to provide an update on U.S. Copyright Office initiatives throughout 2024, including recent developments and upcoming efforts provided by Office staff. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.

A2IM Libera Awards

Gotham Hall, New York City, NY

The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) will host the Libera Awards program, one of the largest celebrations of global independent music. The awards celebrate the successes of the independent music community, including the artists who create the music and the labels that release and promote it. The 2024 awards will include a multi-course dinner […]

CCC Course on Copyright 101 for Academia

Webinar

Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) is hosting an instructor-led course titled Copyright 101 for Academia. The class will provide “a look at copyright law and its impact on college and university faculty, staff members, and students in colleges and universities.” The course will offer group discussions, an analysis of real-world scenarios to help provide a foundational understanding of […]

USPTO LGBTQIA+ Proud Innovation Webinar

Webinar

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will host its annual Proud Innovation 2024 webinar in honor of LGBTQIA+ creators and entrepreneurs. The event will feature founders from three companies in the LGBTQIA+ entrepreneur community who will share their stories of getting their products to consumers. The speakers will also share how they built and marketed their businesses […]

VLANY Webinar on Rights and Clearance Misconceptions (Part Two)

Webinar

The New York Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLANY) is hosting a four-part Film and TV Workshop Series that will address the legal essentials of filmmaking. The four sessions cover vital legal aspects for filmmakers, from contract negotiation strategies and rights clearances to music licensing and option agreements. This session, which is part two of […]

MdVLA Art Law Clinic

101 Spring Avenue, Chestertown, MD

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MdVLA) is holding an in-person Art Law Clinic, for which creative entrepreneurs may sign up for a 30 minute session with a volunteer attorney to discuss issues and questions regarding IP protections. Registration is $5.00 and is non-refundable. For additional information and to book a session, please click here.

Deadline to Apply to Become a Member of the CPMC

Deadline

The Library of Congress announced the reauthorization of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee (CPMC) in a Federal Register notice. The notice also explains how interested parties can apply to become a member of the CPMC. The deadline for submitting applications is June 18.

VLANY Webinar on Music Licensing for Film and TV (Part Three)

Webinar

The New York Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLANY) is hosting a four-part Film and TV Workshop Series that will address the legal essentials of filmmaking. The four sessions cover vital legal aspects for filmmakers, from contract negotiation strategies and rights clearances to music licensing and option agreements. This session, which is part three of […]