C-IP2 Annual Fall Conference
George Mason University, Mason Square Campus, Arlington, VAThe Center for Intellectual Property x Innovation Policy (C-IP2) at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School will host its 2024 Annual Fall Conference, bringing together academics, policy makers, innovators, and creators to discuss key issues in IP. This year’s conference theme is The Importance of Exclusive Rights in the Patent and Copyright Communities. The theme will […]
WALA Event on AI & Artists
Torpedo Factory Art Center, Grand Hall, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VAThe Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA)—in collaboration with the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts, Del Ray Artisans, the Institute for Creativity, Arts and Technology at Virginia Tech, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and Pantheon AI—will host a panel event to help artists understand how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing […]
USA-Canada Annual IP Meeting
Marriott Hotel, New Orleans, LAThe theme of the 2024 USA-Canada Annual IP Meeting is Better Living Through Intellectual Property. The event program will offer sessions on utilizing the International Trade Commission to enforce IP rights, IP ownership in Life Sciences, the use of data in SEP licensing, top licensing mistakes to avoid, AI partnerships across industries, and much more. Keynote […]
International Digital Media Licensing Conference
New York City, NYThe Digital Media Licensing Association (DMLA) will host its 29th annual International Digital Media Licensing Conference. This event targets leaders at organizations and companies that create, distribute, and license content (including stills, motion, sound, vectors, and illustrations), as well as technology companies, copyright enforcement agencies, and legal firms that work with copyright. Some of the organizations […]
Copyright 101—Exclusive Rights Unpacked, U.S. & Canada
WebinarThe Copyright Society is hosting a webinar titled Copyright 101—Exclusive Rights Unpacked, U.S. & Canada. The event will feature a discussion that breaks down key copyright concepts and highlights the exclusive rights of creators and the similarities and differences of those rights between the U.S. and Canada. Copyright Alliance’s VP of Legal Policy & Copyright Counsel, Rachel […]
VLANY Webinar on Contract Basics for Artists
WebinarVolunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a webinar on contract basics for artists and creators of all genres, assisting them in understanding how to protect their rights and interests related to their arts, including through copyright. The class will review ten important items to look out for when entering an agreement […]
AIPLA Annual Meeting
Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MDThe American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) is hosting its annual meeting in National Harbor, MD. The event is designed to bring together thousands of IP professionals from around the world for three days of networking and education. This year’s keynote speaker will be Shira Perlmutter, Register of Copyrights and Director of the U.S. Copyright […]
CCC Advanced Copyright for Business Course
OnlineThe Copyright Clearance Center’s (CCC) Advanced Copyright for Business course offers a comprehensive six-module session with an in-depth review of the history and purpose of U.S. copyright law, along with tips to assist with better management of their company’s copyright compliance. Those who successfully complete the course will receive an eLearning certificate. For additional information and to […]
Introduction to The MLC
ZoomThe MLC is hosting a webinar to provide an intro on how it supports songwriters, composers, and lyricists who stream songs on digital platforms by collecting and distributing their streaming royalties. This webinar will introduce attendees to what The MLC is, why self-published writers should become Members of The MLC, and why registering songs with […]
Deadline to Submit Speakers and Topics for IBPA’s PubU 2025
DeadlineThe Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) is calling for topic and speaker recommendations for its PubU 2025 (Publishing University) conference, scheduled for Friday-Saturday, May 16-17, 2025, in St. Paul, MN. The deadline for submissions, which can submitted here, is October 31.
AI Output: To Protect or Not to Protect
Geneva, Switzerland and via ZoomThe World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is holding a series of sessions on important IP-related topics. On November 5-6, it will host Conversation 10: AI Output: To Protect or Not to Protect – That Is the IP Question. The IP queries that will be discussed during this session include: Should AI-generated outputs benefit from copyright protection?; Do […]
MSAC and MdVLA Workshop: Legal Issues for Public Artists
WorkshopThe Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) and Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MdVLA) will host a workshop that “covers the basics of various legal issues facing public artists,” including copyright, relevant agreements, incorporation as a business entity, and much more. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.