Events

This webinar hosted by the MLC will provide step-by-step instructions on how independent songwriters can sign up with the MLC to collect all of their U.S. digital mechanical royalties. For additional information and to register, please click here.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will release the 11th annual International IP Index on February 22, which “highlight the role intellectual property (IP) plays in supporting innovation and creativity and driving global economic growth.” In particular, the 2023 Index “maps the IP environment of 55 global economies based on nine categories that are indicative of a […]

The U.S. Copyright Office will continue to hold monthly webinars to keep the public updated on the Office’s optimized Recordation System. Separate from the Office’s registration application, the new recordation module allows users to electronically transfer their copyrights to someone else. The webinars will “cover announcements about the module, important reminders, frequently asked questions, and a live […]

The 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will be hosted by SAG-AFTRA on Sunday, February 26, and livestreamed on Netflix’s YouTube channel. During the awards, SAG-AFTRA will present its “highest tribute,” the SAG Life Achievement Award, to actor Sally Field for her career achievements and humanitarian accomplishments.

The approach to public speaking for authors can take many forms and will differ based on if the author is there “to entertain, inform, or sell books.” As a follow up to bestselling author Paula Rizzo’s webinar, where she shared practical advice on media training and public speaking, the February 28 Media Training for Authors panel “will […]

Part One of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium (WES) will be held on March 1 to provide 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, information […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host a monthly virtual office hours session for educators and learners to ask questions about intellectual property, learn about USPTO resources, and explore ideas for integrating intellectual property concepts into various subject matter. “The office hours provide an informal way for educators and learners to connect with the USPTO's Office […]

The Library of Congress announced that it will host a virtual meeting of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee (CPMC) on Thursday, March 2 at 1 p.m. ET. In addition to updates from the Library of Congress and U.S. Copyright Office staff on the development of the Enterprise Copyright System, meeting attendees will be shown a live demonstration […]

The DC Chapter of the Copyright Society is hosting a spring Happy Hour. Attendees are invited to discuss takeaways from the Midwinter Meeting and learn about upcoming events. Those who aren’t already a member of the Copyright Society can learn more about joining and get to know copyright colleagues and creators. For more information and […]

*Volunteers will escort attendees to the official panel location from the E Street Theatre Join the DC Independent Film Festival, Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA), and the Copyright Alliance for a panel discussion regarding the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies that are continuing to alter and impact creators' lives everywhere—including the film and video community. The use of […]

As part of the IP Watchdog Masters 2023 series, the Artificial Intelligence event is a high-level, interactive program that will offer discussions led by industry thought leaders covering areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), blockchain, how to protect and license these innovations, and many other related topics and issues surrounding AI.

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.