Events

The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) and numerous partner organizations will host an in-person event featuring a three-hour program to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day 2026. The program will provide an opportunity to learn about the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity in sports. For additional information and […]

On March 19, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) announced a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) requesting public comments on proposed changes to its fee schedule. The NPRM proposes increases across the board to basic and group registration, recordation, appeals, and expedited and special handling fees. The Copyright Office also plans to issue a separate notice of inquiry […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLANY) will host a webinar for artists and attorneys to assist them in learning about the legal fundamentals of NFTs. The session speakers will share a primer on the definition of NFTs and how they are created; how NFTs may transform the arts industry; an overview of the current NFT […]

The Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) will host the AI+Expo in Washington, DC. The event, which is free and open to the public, will bring together government decision-makers, academic researchers, and business leaders to “discuss real challenges and build actionable solutions together.” A list of speakers and topics will be released in the near future. […]

Join the Copyright Alliance at the AI+ Expo for the Great AI Copyright Showdown, our own version of a game show that will be held on May 8 at 2:30 p.m. ET. The event will be free, fun, educational, and challenge your copyright and AI knowledge. Please note that all audience members who are not a government employee […]

BRIC will host a class titled Marketing Your Podcast to assist creators in exploring ideas for branding, audience research, content creation, promotion channels, analytics, monetization, community building, and industry trends. The course is targeted toward both seasoned podcasters and those who are just getting started. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.

 IPPI: The IP Policy Institute at the University of Akron School of Law has announced its continued partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for the 2026 WIPO-U.S. Summer School on Intellectual Property. The program is a two-week course that offers a practical overview of IP law in the United States that attracts young attorneys, industry professionals, college […]

The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) will host its 2026 Spring Meeting in San Francisco, CA. The event will bring together innovation, technology, and intellectual property discussions to help shape the future of IP. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will hold its Standing Committee Meeting on Copyright and Related Rights on continuing discussions from session 47, particularly focused on Limitations & Exceptions(L&Es) for libraries, archives, education, research, and persons with disabilities, as well as Copyright in the Digital Environment, “aiming for progress on access to culture, performer rights (audiovisual authors), and new […]

The MLC will host a webinar to explain its royalty statements, which are received by its members along with monthly royalty payments. The MLC staff will walk through the document, discuss The MLC’s Member Hub and Portal, and answer questions from attendees. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.

The California Copyright Conference will host a webinar titled Global Rights: Navigating International Licensing, which will take a deep dive into multi-territory licensing for digital services. It will also cover licenses extending across borders, considerations specific to territories and regions, operational challenges, and strategic tradeoffs. The moderator will be Patrick Smith, VP, Business Development and Creative […]

The Maryland State Arts Council will join Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MdVLA) to host a webinar on the different business structures available to creatives and the advantages and disadvantages of each. The session will cover sole proprietorships, partnerships, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), C- and S- Corporations, non-profit organizations, fiscal sponsorship, and more. For additional information […]