Events

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Department of Commerce (DOC), in collaboration with Hanscom Air Force Base, will host an Entrepreneurship Essentials Workshop and Resource Fair. The event will feature remarks by Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce; Kathi Vidal, USPTO Director; and numerous other experts in business and IP protection. The event will […]

This conference, hosted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the U.S. Intellectual Property Alliance (USIPA), and the Council for Inclusive Innovation (CI2), is the second annual event dedicated to help increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in innovation. It will focus on “best practices” from leading companies, universities, law firms, and government […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host an event to share the latest developments in the Office’s “international engagements in multilateral and bilateral forums on IP, and how they affect the interests of U.S. stakeholders. Attendees will also learn about USPTO resources available to stakeholders as they expand into international markets.” The event […]

For those who may be unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, the Midwest Regional U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting a webinar about “intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product.” Space is limited so early registration is recommended. For more […]

The National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee will hold a virtual briefing session for invited experts to brief the Committee on topics of interest related to the Committee’s year two efforts. Additional information, including the final agenda and link to register, will be available here.

On June 8, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notification of inquiry and request for petitions for its ninth triennial rulemaking proceeding under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) to consider possible temporary exemptions to the DMCA’s prohibition against circumvention of technological measures that control access to copyrighted works. Petitions for new exemptions and renewal petitions regarding […]

She Writes Press and SparkPress Toward Equality in Publishing(STEP) are offering two women authors of color a publishing package and a 500-book print run as a part of their Equality in Publishing contest. Submissions will be accepted until August 15. The winners will be decided by an internal editorial team and a panel of industry […]

The Library of Congress and the U.S. Copyright Office will host a summer 2023 meeting of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee, which will be held virtually. Participants will hear from Library of Congress and Copyright Office staff regarding the latest developments of the Enterprise Copyright System. In addition to updates from Library and Copyright Office staff, […]

This year’s Technology Policy Institute (TPI) Forum will be held at the St. Regis Aspen Resort, bringing together experts from business, industry, and government “to discuss how tech policy and regulation impact daily life.” The event will feature panel discussions, fireside chats, and networking opportunities so that participants can discuss their experiences with tech policy […]

The U.S. Copyright Office extended its deadline regarding its request for petitions for the ninth triennial rulemaking proceeding under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) to consider possible exemptions to the DMCA’s prohibition against circumvention of technological measures that control access to copyrighted works. Petitions were originally due by August 11 and are now due […]

SAG-AFTRA announced that the 30th Annual SAG Awards nomination period for the 2024 awards season will open on August 28 and run through October 27. With an actor’s permission, nominations may be submitted by producers, studios/networks, agents, managers, or publicists for a specific performance of the actor’s choosing. Actors may also submit their own performances for consideration. To be […]

The Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) will host its second Annual Spotlight Event. The event will consist of a virtual gathering of studio creatives and top executive, and “will provide attendees with a sneak peek of what’s ahead in the ever-expanding world of music and visual media through feature […]