Events

The U.S. Copyright Office will hold a roundtable discussion regarding its notice of inquiry (NOI) on Copyright Protections for Publishers, which the Office is studying per a request from Congress, on December 9. Those who wish to participate in the roundtable should submit a request by November 12, which will be available here on October 25.

The Authors Guild Manuscript to Marketplace series is hosting a conversation with Maika and Maritza Moulite, sisters and co-authors of One of the Good Ones. During the event, “Maika and Maritza will discuss the process and considerations that go into co-authoring and give their advice for selling your option book on proposal, conducting a virtual book tour, and more.” For […]

On Monday, November 15, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will hear oral arguments in Lang Van, Inc. v. VNG Corporation. The issue on appeal is whether the district court erred in dismissing copyright infringement claims against VNG and its operators for lack of personal jurisdiction. Additional information is available here.  

Veterans who are also innovators are invited to attend a webinar hosted by the U.S. Copyright and Patent Office (USPTO) “to learn how intellectual property (IP) protection can fuel your success.” During the event, “fellow veterans will share their personal experiences and best practices; and expert panels will discuss how to use a wide variety […]

On November 17, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will hear oral arguments in Lang Van, Inc. v. VNG Corporation. The issue on appeal is whether the district court erred in dismissing copyright infringement claims against VNG and its operators for lack of personal jurisdiction. Additional information is available here.  

During this panel discussion, experts will address whether creators are being left behind when it comes to copyright in industries as fast-paced as fashion and beauty. They will also discuss some of the key copyright issues that artists and designers currently face in fashion, body art, and makeup. For additional information and registration, please click here.

On October 12, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notice of inquiry (NOI) in connection with its study to evaluate current Copyright Protections for Publishers, per the request of Congress. According to the NOI, “among other issues, the Office will consider the effectiveness of publishers’ existing rights in news content, including under the provisions of title 17 of the […]

On November 10, the U.S. Copyright Office announced an additional extension for the deadline in responding to its notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on procedures governing the initial stages of a proceeding before the Copyright Claims Board (CCB). Comments are now due by November 30 and reply comments are due by December 15.

George Mason University’s Center for Intellectual Property x Innovation Policy—C-IP2—will host a conference titled Intellectual Property and Innovation Policy for 5G and the Internet of Things in Arlington, Virginia, as well as online. The event will focus on “preemptively identifying and analyzing the key mechanisms through which intellectual property and competition law can supply a robust institutional […]

The Copyright Alliance will partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center and Equality of Opportunity Initiative to host a virtual event titled A Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion in Copyright “to discuss increased participation from underrepresented communities in the copyright sector industries and professions.” The event will include Black, Indigenous, and People of Color […]

For those interested in providing oral testimony during the Audience Participation portions of the U.S. Copyright Office’s Copyright Protections for Publishers roundtable, a sign-up form will be available on the Office’s website starting December 7, 2021.

During the event, which is hosted by Artist Rights Watch, Austin Music Foundation, Austin Texas Musicians, and I Respect Music Austin, panelists will share a background on the history of performance rights for sound recordings and discuss how the American Music Fairness Act will ensure artists are compensated fairly for their works when broadcasted on terrestrial radio. More information […]