FTC AI Summit on Protecting Consumers and Competition

Virtual Event

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will hold a virtual AI Summit focusing on ways to protect consumers and competition amidst key developments in AI technologies. “The summit will bring together representatives from academia, industry, civil society organizations, and government to discuss the state of technology, emerging market trends, and real-world impacts of AI.” The discussion will also explore how […]

USCO Monthly Recordation System Webinar

Webinar

The U.S. Copyright Office will hold its next webinar 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 Q&A […]

Copyright Society 2024 Midwinter Meeting

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort, 41000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, California

The Copyright Society will hold its 2024 Midwinter Meeting in Rancho Mirage, CA. For additional information and to register, please click here.

PPA’s Imaging USA

Louisville, KY

Imaging USA, the premier photography conference and expo hosted by Professional Photographers of America (PPA), which draws more than 10,000 photography professionals each year, will be held in Louisville, KY from January 28-30. The conference features classes led by industry experts, networking opportunities, and an expo hall showcasing photography vendors. For additional information and to […]

JSM for Artists’ Music Monetization for Cross-Media Placement Projects Workshop

NAMM Headquarters, 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA

Within the 2024 NAMM Show, Jasmine Sandler and the JSM for Artists team will host a workshop titled Monetize Your Music With Targeted Cross-Media Placement Projects. The in-person seminar educates growing music artists on sync and earning ongoing royalties from cross-media projects.  For more information and to register to attend the 2024 NAMM Show, please click here and here.

House Administration Committee Hearing on AI Innovations Within Legislative Branch

Room 1310, Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC and via livestream

The Committee on House Administration will hold a hearing titled Artificial Intelligence (AI): Innovations Within the Legislative Branch. It will be held in room 1310 of the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, and will be livestreamed. 

GIPC Panel and Reception: A Fresh Take on IP Rights

Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2237, Washington, DC

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC), in collaboration with more than 30 partner organizations, released a comprehensive set of principles on IP rights, and will host a January 30 panel and reception to highlight this information. “The principles are designed to reshape the discourse around intellectual property and its pivotal role […]

2024 ABA Midyear Meeting

Louisville, KY

The American Bar Association's (ABA) Midyear Meeting will bring members together in person to discuss the latest issues and trends shaping the legal industry's future. Highlights of the weekend include the Alexander Award Reception, Center for Human Rights Luncheon, Spirit of Excellence Awards, Stonewall Award Celebration, and more. Additional details and a schedule of events […]

WIPO’s Advisory Committee on Enforcement

Geneva, Switzerland and online

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will host the 16th session for its Advisory Committee on Enforcement (ACE). The meeting will include the exchange of information on national experiences related to promoting IP among the general public, IP enforcement and policies, WIPO's legislative assistance, and training activities. For more information and to register to attend, please click here. […]

The MLC Q&A for Self-Administered Songwriters 

Independent songwriters with questions about the MLC and digital audio mechanical royalties are invited to attend this interactive webinar to get answers to questions about MLC membership, the MLC Portal, and all the tools and resources available to help self-administered songwriters register their musical works data. For additional information and to register to attend, please […]

BHBA Webinar on Copyright Law in the Swift Era

The Beverly Hills Bar Association (BHBA) is hosting a session that will “cover the essentials of copyright law, enforcing copyright protections, and how copyrights are used as revenue streams using Taylor Swift’s career as a case study.” The event is designed for anyone looking to better understand the key elements of copyright in the arts […]

Deadline to Submit Comments to the FTC in Response to Right to Repair Rulemaking Petition

Deadline

On January 3, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a Request for Comments in response to a petition from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund (PIRG) and iFixit that asks the FTC to “initiate a rulemaking to protect consumers’ right to repair products that they have purchased.” Comments in support of or in opposition to the petition […]