Events

The Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA) is hosting the next session of its Creative Entrepreneurs Series. During the event, attendees will explore the basics of forming a creative business, focused on understanding copyrights and trademarks, contract and negotiation skills, and taxes and grants. For more information and to register, please click here.

The Authors Guild will attend the Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) Conference and Bookfair in Seattle, WA, and will host a booth and numerous events throughout the week, including those listed here. As a literary partner of the conference, the Authors Guild events are open to any AWP ticket holder, and the featured events […]

The California Copyright Conference and the Guild of Music Supervisors will host a panel titled Under the Covers: The Business of Licensing Remakes to provide “a behind the scenes look at using a cover song for a synch.” More specifically, panel speakers will discuss “examples of songs used by leading music supervisors and creative licensing executives, and […]

The Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA) will host a Party for the Arts on March 9 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET. The event will feature live entertainment from Baltimore-based DJs and musicians, and locally sourced food and drinks. Attendance supports the mission of the Maryland VLA. Event tickets and additional drink tickets can be purchased […]

The SXSW annual March event “features conference sessions, film & TV festival screenings, music festival showcases, world-class exhibitions, competitions, awards ceremonies, and much more.” Attendees will experience panel discussions, speakers, professional development, and networking with fellow creatives from around the globe. For more information and to register to attend, please click here.

Join the Copyright Alliance and the Copyright Society for a panel discussion titled Exploring the Impact on Copyrightability When Creating New Works Through AI. Our panelists, who are experts in the area of copyright authorship, will explain the different types of authorship under U.S. copyright law, and the potential pathways for asserting copyright ownership in works created using generative […]

If you are a self-administered songwriter (also known as independent songwriter) with questions about the MLC and digital audio mechanical royalties, you’re invited to attend its upcoming, interactive webinar hosted by the MLC staff. The webinar will provide answers to your questions and help you better understand the MLC Portal and all the tools and […]

Part Two of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium (WES) will be held on March 15 to continue providing attendees with an opportunity to learn about innovation and business from public and private sector experts. Specific discussion topics include navigating today’s changing marketplace, efforts to bring women into the innovation ecosystem, […]

The USC Gould School of Law is hosting the 2023 Intellectual Property Institute where more than 600 intellectual property professionals will gather to hear national speakers and discuss emerging issues and best practices in copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret and related fields. Speakers include Judges Labson-Freeman (N.D. CA), Gutierrez (C.D. CA), Holcomb (C.D. CA), and […]

The DC Chapter of the Copyright Society, in partnership with the George Washington University Law School, will host a two-part event in honor of Justice Breyer’s Copyright Legacy. Part one will feature a Fireside Chat with Justice Breyer and Professor Robert Brauneis; and part two will feature a panel discussion with academics and practitioners. Additional […]

The DC Chapter of the Copyright Society, in partnership with the George Washington University Law School, will host a two-part event in honor of retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s copyright legacy. Part one will feature a Fireside Chat with Justice Breyer and Professor Robert Brauneis, Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Intellectual Property […]

RightsClick and Imprimo will host a virtual event titled Copyright Management Made Easy. During the event, attendees will learn how creators can build a professional online presence, safely present their work online, and manage and enforce their copyrighted works. The event will also include a demo of RightsClick and Imprimo and will conclude with a Q&A. […]