Events

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 […]

The Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) will host a virtual town hall on LinkedIn Live, titled Fair and Ethical LLMs: Advantages and Feasibility for Businesses. The discussion will center around “why responsible AI is not just a moral imperative but a strategic business advantage.” Thought leaders in AI governance, licensing, and technology, Ed Newton-Rex and Jillian Bommarito, […]

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) will host the Global IP Summit on April 9. The event will feature speakers from academia, the private sector, government, and more, who will dive into critical IP issues. A highlight of the summit will be a discussion of the Chamber’s upcoming IP Jobs Report, which highlights […]

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will celebrate 2025 World IP Day by hosting a program that highlights “the extraordinary role intellectual property (IP) plays in supporting innovation and creativity and driving global economic growth.” During the celebration, the Chamber will launch the 13th edition of its International IP Index (IP Index). “The IP Index creates a […]

Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA) and George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School will host a virtual legal clinic titled Artificial Intelligence, Copyright Law, and the Artist. The discussion will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn about AI and copyright basics, and to hear how AI is changing the landscape for creators. Questions can […]