Events

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will hold its Sixty-Eighth Series of Meetings focused on finalizing the appointment of the next Director General Daren Tang, approving program budgets, and advancing negotiations on traditional knowledge and intellectual property (IP). Key discussions include strengthening the global IP ecosystem, reviewing reports on audit and oversight, and addressing the 2026/2027 […]

The Center for Art Law (CAL) will host an Artist-Dealer Relationships Clinic to assist artists and gallerists as they look to negotiate effective and mutually-beneficial contracts. By connecting artists and dealers with attorneys, the clinic looks to forge meaningful relationships while providing a platform for participants to learn about the laws that govern their interactions. […]

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) will host an in-person event titled Defense Is a Team Sport: Protecting Brands and Intellectual Property Across the Commerce Ecosystem. The program will convene leaders from the U.S. government, retail, professional sports community, and more to discuss proactive strategies and collaborative efforts that every actor […]

The U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) will host an online webinar titled Copyright Essentials: Copyright 101. This event will provide education on the foundations of copyright law, the copyright registration process, and the Copyright Office programs that support research, enforcement, and the understanding of copyright law. Frequently asked questions will be answered as well as a […]

The MLC will host a webinar to assist independent songwriters with their questions about mechanical royalties, membership in The MLC, using The MLC Portal, and understanding their weekly royalty statement documents. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here. 

New York Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (NYVLA) will host a class to help give comedians a better understanding of the legal framework that shapes and supports their careers. This class will be taught by VLA externs, Grace Ward and Lindsey Mattson and will go through key legal concepts for comedians and follow topics of […]

Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA) and Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP will host a Copyright Basics webinar. The session will cover questions such as what is copyright, who owns it, when does copyright exist, the basics of fair use, how the DMCA works, and more. The event facilitator is Anna Chauvet, […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a webinar for artists and attorneys on Legal Fundamentals of NFTs for the Arts. Topics to be covered include how NFTs are created; how NFTs may transform the arts industry; an overview of the current NFT eco-system; key legal and regulatory issues; and IP considerations. Daniel […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a two-day workshop on basic mediation for attorneys, artists, arts administrators, and other professionals with experience or interest in the arts. Participants will learn mediation skills for art-related issues through observing mock mediations, participate in mediation simulations, and receive feedback from program faculty. The workshop […]

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MDVLA) will hold an Art Law Clinic to connect artists and creators with attorneys who understand the unique challenges of protecting creative works. Clinic meetings are by appointment and are designed to assist creators in getting answers to their questions as well as providing actionable legal guidance. To schedule […]

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) will host a webinar on how musicians and songwriters can use its Member Toolbox to help them collect the streaming royalties they have earned. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.

The Digital Media Leadership Alliance (DMLA) will host a virtual town hall featuring DMLA Counsel Nancy Wolff, Partner at Cowan DeBaets Abrahams & Sheppard, LLP (CDAS); Heather Cameron, Director, Legal Risk Mitigation at Getty Images; Louise Irwin, Group Counsel and Company Secretary at PA Media Group; and Andrew Raff, Assistant General Counsel, Privacy & Security […]