Events

The Libera Awards—which are hosted annually by the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) to honor independent musicians and the teams that support them—are accepting submissions through December 12. To learn more about submissions and related requirements, please click here. The awards categories can be viewed here.

BIPOC Podcast Creators is inviting creative allies, podcasters, and members to attend its end of year virtual networking event. The event will feature games, giveaways, and small group networking sessions where creators can meet and chat virtually with others in their communities. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.

Early Bird registration is open for the Copyright Society’s Midwinter Meeting, which will be held from January 30 through February 1, in New Orleans, LA. The deadline to register and receive the discounted Early Bird rate is December 19. For additional information and to register to attend under the Early Bird rate, please click here.

On August 30, the U.S. Copyright Office announced it is accepting applications for the Barbara A. Ringer Copyright Honors Program. The fellowship, which runs for eighteen to twenty-four months, “was created for attorneys in the initial stages of their careers who demonstrate exceptional ability and interest in copyright law.” The program is designed to enable […]

The California Copyright Conference will host a webinar titled Spotify, Why Do You Keep Hurting Songwriters? Discussion topics will cover key issues between songwriters and Spotify, including compensation, transparency, and the perceived devaluation of songwriters’ works. The event will be moderated by Charley Londoño, Counsel Plus and Of Counsel at the Peter Law Group. Panelists […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a webinar on forming an arts-related non-profit organization. The event will cover what a non-profit is, how and why to form one, as well as the legal, ethical, and financial obligations associated with creating one. The webinar is geared toward artists, attorneys, arts professionals, and […]

The Copyright Society will host a webinar to explore the ramifications of the advent and evolution of digital replica legislation on right of publicity law, copyright, and the entertainment and business software industries. For additional information and to register, please click here.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host a webinar titled Cultural Creativity, Global Impact to highlight the unique perspectives that Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students bring to the global stage regarding creativity. HBCU students and alumni will share their journeys as creators and entrepreneurs, obtaining financial resources, IP protection, and more. For […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host a symposium to advance the dialogue on piracy issues affecting U.S. rights holders. Topics that will be covered include recent copyright case law, the latest tools and techniques for investigating and addressing copyright piracy, international copyright piracy updates, and more. Full details about the symposium can […]

California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) will host an in-person seminar titled Copyright for Authors. The event will provide a brief overview of copyright law and the significance and benefits of registering works for copyright protection. The presenter, attorney Steve Davis, will take attendees through the copyright registration process and answer their questions. For additional information […]

Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) will host a Copyright Basics for Publishing webinar to provide an overview of U.S. copyright law, including copyright holder privileges and obligations, when permission to use others’ works is required, and more. At the conclusion of the webinar, participants can participate in a Q&A on the nuances of copyright law. For […]

Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) and Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MdVLA) will host a webinar titled Conract Basics for Creatives. The event will assist creators in understanding how to draft a contract that protects their creative rights and assets before they sell or license their works. The event will cover contract terms, rights granted, […]