Events

The U.S. Copyright Office is currently accepting applications for the Barbara A. Ringer Copyright Honors Program. The program was created for attorneys in the initial stages of their careers who demonstrate exceptional ability and interest in copyright law. Those selected will serve as full-time federal employees for the term of their fellowships and are eligible […]

On October 25, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the applicability of the derivative works exception to termination rights under the Copyright Act to the new statutory mechanical blanket license established by the Music Modernization Act (MMA). The Office’s proposed rule aims to clarify the appropriate payee under the blanket license to […]

The U.S. Copyright Office will continue to hold monthly webinars to keep the public updated on the Office’s optimized Recordation System. Separate from the Office’s registration application, the new recordation module allows users to electronically transfer their copyrights to someone else. The webinars will “cover announcements about the module, important reminders, frequently asked questions, and a live […]

The ABA-IPL Copyright & Emerging Technology Committee will host its first event of the new year, titled NFTs in 2023: Exploring Emerging Copyright Issues. The webinar will “explore still unanswered questions and issues facing web3 technology, specifically NFTs, as the end of 2022 and the start of the new year bring numerous unique and exciting […]

The U.S. Copyright Office will host a webinar titled What You Need to Know about Small Claims and the Copyright Claims Board (CCB). This 50 minute webinar will cover topics such as What Is the CCB?, Who Can Use It?, What You Should Know Before Filing or Participating in a CCB Proceeding, and much more. The […]

The Center for Intellectual Property x Innovation Policy (C-IP2) at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School is hosting a webinar to discuss IP and technology innovation in Muslim-majority countries with leading experts and leaders. The event will include perspectives from the Emirate of Dubai government legal department, international law firms, and manufacturers. Panelists will […]

The U.S. Copyright Office will host a virtual roundtable as part of its Study on Non-fungible Tokens and Related Intellectual Property Law Issues. More information will be shared as it becomes available. 

Imaging USA, the premier photography conference and expo that draws more than 10,000 photography professionals each year, will be held in Nashville, Tennessee. The conference features classes led by industry experts, networking opportunities, and “a huge expo showcasing photography vendors who are as passionate about photography as Imaging USA attendees.” The opening keynote, titled Spark the […]

The U.S. Copyright Office will continue to hold monthly webinars to keep the public updated on the Office’s optimized Recordation System. Separate from the Office’s registration application, the new recordation module allows users to electronically transfer their copyrights to someone else. The webinars will “cover announcements about the module, important reminders, frequently asked questions, and a live […]

Join the New York Chapter of the Copyright Society for its first 2023 social event, designed to bring together copyright enthusiasts. For additional information and to register, please click here.

The Emerging Technology Technical Advisory Committee (ETTAC) will meet on January 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET (closed session) and from 2:40 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET (open session). The open session will be accessible via teleconference. To join the open portion of the conference, please submit inquiries to Yvette Springer at Yvette.Springer@bis.doc.gov. A limited […]

The U.S. Copyright Office will host a virtual roundtable as part of its Study on Non-fungible Tokens and Related Intellectual Property Law Issues. The roundtable was originally scheduled for January 18 but has been moved to January 31 with the start time to be confirmed. For additional information, including instructions for submitting comments and roundtable participation […]