Events

The Copyright Society is hosting an event to provide an update on U.S. Copyright Office initiatives throughout 2024, including recent developments and upcoming efforts provided by Office staff. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.

The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) will host the Libera Awards program, one of the largest celebrations of global independent music. The awards celebrate the successes of the independent music community, including the artists who create the music and the labels that release and promote it. The 2024 awards will include a multi-course dinner […]

Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) is hosting an instructor-led course titled Copyright 101 for Academia. The class will provide “a look at copyright law and its impact on college and university faculty, staff members, and students in colleges and universities.” The course will offer group discussions, an analysis of real-world scenarios to help provide a foundational understanding of […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will host its annual Proud Innovation 2024 webinar in honor of LGBTQIA+ creators and entrepreneurs. The event will feature founders from three companies in the LGBTQIA+ entrepreneur community who will share their stories of getting their products to consumers. The speakers will also share how they built and marketed their businesses […]

The New York Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLANY) is hosting a four-part Film and TV Workshop Series that will address the legal essentials of filmmaking. The four sessions cover vital legal aspects for filmmakers, from contract negotiation strategies and rights clearances to music licensing and option agreements. This session, which is part two of […]

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MdVLA) is holding an in-person Art Law Clinic, for which creative entrepreneurs may sign up for a 30 minute session with a volunteer attorney to discuss issues and questions regarding IP protections. Registration is $5.00 and is non-refundable. For additional information and to book a session, please click here.

The Library of Congress announced the reauthorization of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee (CPMC) in a Federal Register notice. The notice also explains how interested parties can apply to become a member of the CPMC. The deadline for submitting applications is June 18.

The New York Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLANY) is hosting a four-part Film and TV Workshop Series that will address the legal essentials of filmmaking. The four sessions cover vital legal aspects for filmmakers, from contract negotiation strategies and rights clearances to music licensing and option agreements. This session, which is part three of […]

The New York Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLANY) is hosting a webinar on the basics of what visual artists need to know regarding their legal rights, creative assets, and how to protect them. The session will provide an overview of copyright rights, exceptions, such as fair use, and more. The speaker is Carol J. […]

The MLC is hosting a webinar titled The Art and Business of Songwriting Collabs. The event will focus on new technologies and online resources that have made it feasible for songwriters to collaborate with fellow musicians and singers from around the globe in an economically reasonable and efficient fashion, and recommendations for doing so. The event will […]

California Lawyers for the Arts is hosting a workshop for creatives that will offer an overview of both copyright and trademark basics. Topics covered will include the definitions of copyright and trademark, an overview of what is protected and not protected, and information on the benefits of registering your works. The event is designed for those […]

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MDVLA) is hosting a virtual Art Law Clinic, and is inviting all creative entrepreneurs to sign up for a 30 minute session with a volunteer attorney to discuss issues and questions regarding IP protections. Registration is $5 and is non-refundable. For additional information and to book a session, please […]