Events

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 transfer their copyrights to someone else electronically. The webinars will “cover announcements about the module, important reminders, frequently asked questions, and a live Q&A session.” […]

Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET; reception: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET The Center for Art Law is holding its 2023 Art Law Conference titled An Entrance to Paradise. During the event, attendees are invited to explore contemporary themes within the art law realm, such as Artificial Intelligence and Copyright Issues in Art; Artist […]

George Mason University's Center for Intellectual Property x Innovation Policy (C-IP2) is hosting their 2023 C-IP2 Virtual Conference, "Culture & IP: Analogs to IP Around the World,"  on Thursday, April 27 (3- 7 p.m. ET) and Friday, April 28 (8:55 a.m. -12:45 p.m. ET). This conference will focus on the interdependent cultural influence and development of Intellectual Property (IP) systems. Panels […]

The Chicago Chapter of American Photographic Artists (APA) is hosting its 10th Annual Artists Perspective Exhibition, which is free and open to the public. The exhibition will feature 42 artists selected by Natasha Egan, Executive Director at the Museum of Contemporary Photography, who was this year’s competition judge. The event will include drinks, appetizers, a photo booth, […]

The Center for Intellectual Property Understanding and Northeastern University’s Center for Research Innovation are hosting the 6th Annual Intellectual Property Awareness Summit (IPAS) 2023. The event is dedicated to “examining the impact of IP awareness on innovation, business and society and the strategies for improving it.” Those participating include IP owners, creators, educators, lawyers, researchers, investors and policymakers from the U.S., […]

The U.S. Copyright Office announced its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative, which includes hosting a series of virtual public listening sessions on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with stakeholders from various creative industries. The Office is inviting artists, members of creative industries, AI developers and researchers, and attorneys involved with the issues to participate as speakers. This […]

The American Bar Association’s (ABA) Art & Cultural Heritage Committee will host a presentation on May 2 titled Unidentified Artistic Objects: A Futuristic Look into Art: AI, NFTs, Cryptocurrency, and the Metaverse. This panel is being presented as part of the ABA International Section's Annual Conference to explore “new challenges in terms of contracts, IP, banking, and regulations.” […]

The International Book Publishers Association (IBPA) will host its annual conference for indie publishers (including traditional, hybrid, author-publishers, associations, and university presses) in San Diego, CA. The event is designed to assist publishers in learning, networking, and gathering to discuss top issues. Keynote session topics include The Legends of Black Independent Publishing and The Future Is Independent. For additional […]

From May 4-6, the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) will host an in-person Nature Photography Summit in Tucson, Arizona. Summit session topics include The Art of Light Painting, Showing Your Photography, Approaching the Intimate Landscape, and much more. There will also be field trips to scenic locations for photo shoots and portfolio reviews. For […]

For those who are unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office experts will discuss intellectual property (IP) basics and ways to protect your works. The event is free and open to the public. Entrepreneurs, innovators, and students are encouraged to attend. For additional information and to register, please click here.

The Northern California Chapter of the Copyright Society is hosting a webinar to discuss AI-generated music, the copyright challenges currently faced during AI’s rapid development, and opportunities for enforcement, expression, and originality. The event speaker is musicologist Judith Finell. For additional information and to register, please click here.

Hosted by ASCAP, Long Play is Bang on a Can's “three-day super-charged musical ride through right now.” The festival offers 50+ concerts in eight venues throughout Brooklyn, New York, opening with ASCAP composer Meredith Monk's Memory Game on Friday, and closing with the Art Ensemble of Chicago's tribute to ASCAP jazz legends Lester Bowie, Joseph Jarman, and Malachi Favors on Sunday. […]