Events

Independent songwriters with questions about The MLC and digital audio mechanical royalties are invited to attend this interactive webinar to get answers to questions regarding membership, The MLC Portal, and all of 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 Digital Media Licensing Association (DMLA) is hosting a March Madness networking mixer in Brooklyn, New York for all members and industry colleagues who can attend. The event will enable attendees to sample complimentary craft beers and pub foods. There is no registration required to attend.

The Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (PVLA) will host The Legal Atelier: An Arts and Fashion Legal Workshop, presented in partnership with the Scarpa Center for Entrepreneurship and Law and Villanova Law Pro Bono Society. The workshop will connect creators with top volunteer attorneys who will offer free legal guidance on issues such as copyright, […]

Creators and artists are invited to attend an Art Law Clinic hosted by Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MdVLA). The clinic is dedicated to answering creators’ questions. Those who are interested can register for a 30-minute consultation with one of MdVLA’s volunteer attorneys. For additional information and to register to participate, please click here.

The California Copyright Conference will hold its annual spring mixer, which will include networking, tacos, and drinks. Registration is limited to a maximum of 75 people due to venue capacity. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.

The MLC will host a webinar titled Match for Money: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Matching Tool. The event will explain how the tool can help creators locate sound recordings that are not yet matched to their songs but that are registered in The MLC’s online portal. Event hosts will walk attendees through the simple process to […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host a webinar to share Intellectual Property (IP) Basics and Helpful Resources with attendees. The event is geared toward those who would like to learn about the basics of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. USPTO experts will discuss these topics as well as potential ways to […]

On March 10, the Library of Congress (LOC) announced that the next meeting of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee (CPMC) will take place on Thursday, April 3, at 1:00 p.m. ET. This session will be the second meeting of the second term of the CPMC, and will highlight results from the limited pilot of the new Enterprise Copyright […]

Songwriters, artists, producers, and rightsholders who are looking to maximize royalties are invited to attend RegFest, a “one-stop event to ensure that royalties earned are paid in full.” The MLC and Cosynd, as well as award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress Cassandra Kubinski, will host this free webinar. Additional presenters include BMI, Sound Exchange, and Too Lost Distribution, all of […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a virtual session on how creators can ensure they are protected in the age of AI, led by IP attorney Danielle S. Van Lier, Principal at Van Lier Law. The presentation will provide “crucial insights into the legal landscape of AI, with a special focus […]

California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) will host an in-person event titled Copyright for Musicians, which will be led by Carissa Bouwer, DLA Piper LLP Of Counsel. The session will include an overview of copyright law and the significance and benefits of registering works for copyright protection. The presenter will also take the audience through […]

The Authors Guild Foundation Gala will be held to honor those who have made significant contributions to the literary community, have championed free expression, and advanced the interests of writers. The event will be emceed by actress, comedian, writer, and producerEgo Nwodim. Black tie attire is optional. For additional information and to purchase tickets, please […]