CMPC Meeting
The U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) and the Library of Congress (LOC) will hold the next meeting of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee (CPMC) to discuss the Copyright Office’s modernization efforts. The meeting, […]
Deadline to Submit Comments to USCO in Opposition of New Exemptions in 1201 Triennial Rulemaking
DeadlineOn October 19, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the ninth triennial proceeding under section 1201 of Title 17. The notice outlines seven newly proposed […]
Deadline to Submit Comments to USCO on NPRM for New Group Registration Option for News Websites
DeadlineOn January 3, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) setting forth regulations to create a new group registration option to register updates to news websites. The proposed […]
Oral Arguments in Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy
Oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) case, Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy, are scheduled for February 21. The case involves questions over whether the Copyright Act permits damages […]
USCO Black History Month Event
WebinarThe U.S. Copyright Office is hosting a virtual event in honor of Black History Month titled Hip-Hop Beyond 50: Protecting and Promoting Culture. The event features speakers from the Copyright Office, industry […]
USPTO Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program
T-REX Building, 911 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO and onlineThe U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting its 2024 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program to “empower Black innovators, entrepreneurs, and small business owners.” Attendees will hear from experts […]
12th Annual U.S. Chamber International IP Index Launch
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H St., NW, Washington, DCThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce is set to release its twelfth annual International IP Index, which highlights the role intellectual property (IP) plays in supporting innovation, creativity, and driving global […]
CCC Town Hall on AI and Copyright
Virtual EventOn February 29, the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) will host a virtual Town Hall titled The Heart of the Matter on Copyright, AI Training, and LLMs. During the event, a panel of […]
Deadline to Apply to Testify at USCO Public Hearings on Ninth Triennial Rulemaking
DeadlineOn February 7, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notice of public hearings, announcing the hearings for the Ninth Triennial Rulemaking Proceeding under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) concerning proposed […]
2024 SXSW EDU Conference & Festival
Austin, TXThe 2024 SXSW EDU Conference & Festival will be held in Austin, TX from March 4-7. The event will include mentoring sessions, student project showcases, movie screenings, expo exhibits, intellectual […]
USPTO Webinar on ‘Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions’
WebinarThe U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting a webinar titled Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions. The event will provide an overview of inventorship guidance and answer related stakeholder questions, including how […]
ACT Panel on Section 1201 and the Right to Repair
Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2020, Capitol Hill, Washington, DCACT | The App Association is hosting a panel on Section 1201 vs. The Right to Repair. The briefing will cover the importance of the current exemptions to Section 1201 […]