USCO Deadline for Submitting Initial Comments on CCB Procedures NPRM

Deadline

On December 8, the U.S. Copyright Office published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to establish procedures governing active proceedings before the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) and post-determination procedures. "The proposed rule provides requirements regarding procedural practice, scheduling, conferences, discovery, written testimony, hearings, settlement, smaller claims, default and failure to prosecute, records, post-determination procedures, and conduct of parties." Initial […]

Deadline for Submitting Statements of Interest and Written Comments to USCO for Upcoming Tech Consultations and Plenary Session

Deadline

On December 22, the U.S. Copyright Office published a Federal Register Nortice "announcing a series of consultations on technical measures that identify or protect copyrighted works.” The consultations will address current and forthcoming technologies that may be used for these purposes, including technology availability, use-cases, and limitations. The Office plans to hold a plenary session to launch […]

Copyright Society 2022 Midwinter Meeting

Online-only

The Copyright Society’s 2022 Midwinter Meeting will take place from February 8-11. Speakers include Jane Ginsburg, Columbia University School of Law; Karyn Temple, Motion Picture Association; Aaron Moss, Greenberg Glusker; and Kate McMorrow, Knobbe Martens. For additional information and to register, please click here. Note: Due to Covid concerns, this event was moved to online-only.

USPTO Webinar: What You Need to Sell Your Arts and Crafts Online: An Introduction to Entrepreneurship for Native American Visual Artists (Session 1)

Webinar

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting a webinar as the first in a series of events “designed to help Native American visual artists develop and expand their e-commerce presence.” The series will feature a broad range of speakers from both the private and public sectors “who have extensive experience in the business […]

USCO and WIPO Roundtables: International Copyright Education: IP and Creativity for the Youth (RICE)

Virtual Event

The U.S. Copyright Office and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) are hosting “a year-long virtual roundtable series on copyright education for youth enrolled in primary and secondary schools” titled The Roundtables on International Copyright Education: IP and Creativity for the Youth (RICE). The roundtables will be held on a monthly basis, with the first event occurring […]

WALA, DC Arts and Humanities, and Copyright Alliance: Copyright Basics

Webinar

For creators and others who are interested in learning about copyright, the Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA), in partnership with the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the Copyright Alliance, will host a Copyright Basics webinar followed by a Q&A session. Information covered will include the definition of copyright, when copyright exists, what […]

MLC Webinar: Making Matches Makes You Money

Webinar

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is hosting a webinar to explain how its newest resource—the Matching Tool—can increase your royalty payments. MLC CEO Kris Ahrend and Head of Customer Experience Lindsey Major will host a demo, showing you how to access the Matching Tool via the MLC Portal “to easily search for and ‘link’ unmatched […]

USPTO Webinar: Intellectual Property Basics and Helpful Resources

Webinar

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is hosting a webinar titled Intellectual Property Basics and Helpful Resources, which will feature IP experts talking about patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. The event will also address “potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product.” Additional information and registration are available here.

SoundExchange and Music Biz Present The Future of Live Events

Virtual Event

SoundExchange, in partnership with the Music Business Association (Music Biz), will host a four-part virtual event series exploring the impact of technology on the music industry. The first event of the series is titled The Future of Live Events and will feature Jon Vlassopulos, global head of music at Roblox, and a performance by TikTok star Tai […]

USPTO Webinar: 2022 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program: Defining Tomorrow (Part One)

Virtual Event

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting a program for current and aspiring inventors and entrepreneurs titled 2022 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program: Defining Tomorrow (Part One). Attendees will learn from “successful innovators and subject matter experts about keys to success and how to use your creativity to reach your full potential.” Specific topics include […]

AIMP Webinar: The Role of Music Publishers in Artist Development

Webinar

The Nashville chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) is hosting a webinar titled The Role of Music Publishers in Artist Development, which will feature Nashville publishers discussing the role of music publishers in an artist’s development. The event is free for AIMP members and $5 for non-members.

Deadline for Submitting Reply Comments to the USCO on its NPRM on Law Student and Business Entity Representation Before CCB

Deadline

On December 30, the U.S. Copyright Office published a proposed rule regarding “procedures governing representation of parties by law students and representation of business entities by authorized individuals in proceedings before the Copyright Claims Board (CCB), established by the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act of 2020.” The proposed rule outlines the “threshold eligibility requirements” for law […]