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Deadline for Currently Designated MLC and DLC to Submit Initial Comments to USCO on Whether to Continue Their Existing Designations
On January 30, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notification of inquiry required by the Music Modernization Act regarding whether the existing designations of the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) and Digital Licensee Coordinator (DLC) should be continued. This is the first of the review processes that the Copyright Office is statutorily required to conduct every five years. […]
Deadline for Comments to USCO on Group Registration of 2D Artwork NPRM
On February 15, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to create a new group registration option for two-dimensional (2D) artwork. The new option, which will be known as “GR2D,” would allow applicants to register up to 10 pictorial or graphic works that are created by the same author/copyright claimant published within […]
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GMU Arts and Entertainment Advocacy Clinic and WALA Webinar on the CCB
GMU Arts and Entertainment Advocacy Clinic and WALA Webinar on the CCB
The George Mason University Arts and Entertainment Advocacy Clinic and Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA) are co-hosting a webinar on the Copyright Claims Board (CCB). The CCB is a tribunal within the U.S. Copyright Office that was created to facilitate certain small copyright claims as an alternative to taking them to federal court. […]
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CCC Advanced Copyright for Business Course
CCC Advanced Copyright for Business Course
The Copyright Clearance Center’s (CCC) Education department is hosting a comprehensive six-module eLearning certificate course, Advanced Copyright for Business, that provides an in-depth review of the history and purpose of U.S. copyright law and offers tips to better manage copyright compliance. The class will focus on the purpose of U.S. copyright law and some common misconceptions, […]
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NSAI’s Tin Pan South Songwriting Seminar
The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) will host one of its longest running programs, the Tin Pan South Songwriting Seminar (TPSSS), which will be presented by The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville, TN. The event is for songwriters of any genre and any skill level who are looking to “further develop their songwriting […]
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USPTO and TXIPA Panel on Green Energy and IP
USPTO and TXIPA Panel on Green Energy and IP
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Texas Intellectual Property Alliance (TXIPA) are hosting a panel discussion titled Green Energy, Intellectual Property, and a Solar Eclipse. The discussion will focus on developing green energy sources, particularly solar energy, using game-changing technologies and methods to address climate change. Following the panel discussion, in-person attendees will […]
SCL Songwriters Night in Nashville
SCL Songwriters Night in Nashville
The Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL), in collaboration with the Songwriters Guild of America (SGA) and Belmont University, is hosting the first SCL Songwriters Night in Nashville. Songwriters from each organization will perform an original tune, and those participating will be announced in the near term. For more information and to register to attend, […]
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California Copyright Conference’s ‘Song Split Disputes’ Panel
California Copyright Conference’s ‘Song Split Disputes’ Panel
The California Copyright Conference will host a panel titled Song Split Disputes–How to Get the Money Flowing, moderated by Mara Schwartz Kuge, President and Founder of Superior Music Publishing, and Carolyn Soyars. The panel will discuss issues surrounding split disputes, including sync uses held up and the types of income on hold. For more information and […]
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Center for Art Law Art | Copyright Law Clinic
Center for Art Law Art | Copyright Law Clinic
The Center for Art Law is hosting its inaugural Art & Copyright Law Clinic designed to help emerging and established artists navigate the current copyright law landscape. Topics covered during this session include generative AI and its impact on creators and their works. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.
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WIPO Standing Committee Meeting on Copyright and Related Rights
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will host the 45th Standing Committee Meeting on Copyright and Related Rights. The meeting code is SCCR/45. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here. To attend the meeting online via webcast, please click here.
USCO Public Hearings on Ninth Triennial Rulemaking
On February 7, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notice of public hearings, announcing the hearings for the Ninth Triennial Rulemaking Proceeding under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) concerning proposed exemptions to the DMCA’s prohibition against circumvention of technological measures that control access to copyrighted works. The hearings will take place during the week of April […]
C-IP2 Book Launch Event
C-IP2 Book Launch Event
On April 15 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET, the Center for Intellectual Property x Innovation Policy (C-IP2) will celebrate the launch of its new book, 5G and Beyond: Intellectual Property and Competition Policy in the Internet of Things, via livestream. For more information and to register to attend, please click here.
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WIPO Generative AI and IP Webinar
WIPO Generative AI and IP Webinar
This webinar hosted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will address how to manage the IP risks associated with AI and explore the guidelines designed to help businesses successfully and legally integrate AI into their processes. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.
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ABA-IPL Section Annual Meeting
The American Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Law Section (ABA-IPL) will host its 2024 Annual Meeting, IPLSPRING. The event will offer networking opportunities, business meetings, sessions on critical topics, and much more. Topics and focuses include comprehensive intellectual property law programs, updates on issues critical to an IP law practice, guidance from expert practitioners, and a […]
GIPC Annual Anti-Counterfeit Event
GIPC Annual Anti-Counterfeit Event
On April 17 at 4 p.m. ET, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) will host its 3rd Annual Combatting the Counterfeiter event. The program will bring together leaders from government, industry, and academia for a discussion on global best practices to combat the sale of counterfeit goods and to emphasize the importance of its […]
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Sustaining and Empowering the Creative Community Through Copyright
Sustaining and Empowering the Creative Community Through Copyright
Each year on April 26, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) organizes a global World IP Day (WIPD) celebration to help foster a greater understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) rights. For WIPD 2024, the Copyright Alliance, along with our Community Partners and Organizations, will host a panel via Zoom, titled Sustaining and Empowering the Creative Community Through Copyright. Our […]
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USPTO Event on Women Transforming Industries Through IP
USPTO Event on Women Transforming Industries Through IP
This panel, which is the next session in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Women’s Entrepreneurship (WE) events series, will feature a discussion on entrepreneurship in general, how to protect inventions and creations using IP, and more. The event will feature Dr. Serene Almomen, CEO and Co-founder of Attune IoT; Christiane Maertens, Founder and CEO, DoGoodery […]
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IBPA Publishing University: ‘Rise & Disrupt’
The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) is hosting its annual Publishing University from April 25-27 in Denver, CO. The event’s theme is Rise & Disrupt, and will feature hands-on educational sessions, in-depth workshops, in-person networking, and a “Start Strong” track for Indie and author publishers who are in their first few years and books of their […]
USIPA Corporate IP Roundtable
USIPA Corporate IP Roundtable
This year’s U.S. Intellectual Property Alliance (USIPA) Corporate IP Roundtable will feature a fireside chat discussion with Gideon Myles, IP attorney for OpenAI, to provide an opportunity for attendees to hear Myles talk about the work and professional background that have shaped his career to date. Myles will also speak about topics such as open-source […]
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Music Cares Day of Community Service
The Recording Academy’s Music Cares invites the public and all creators to join it in its day of service, titled The Day That Music Cares! Everyone in the music community, from songwriters and engineers to tour bus drivers and music fans, will come together to celebrate through volunteerism on behalf musicians in need and all of […]
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CCC Webinar on Global Copyright Challenges
CCC Webinar on Global Copyright Challenges
The Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) is hosting a free one-hour webinar to explore global copyright challenges in a business environment. The session will include an overview of global copyright fundamentals, a focus on the complexities of global copyright in today’s business world, tips on strategies for success, and a question-and-answer session. For additional information and […]
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USIPA Roundtable on AI and IP
USIPA Roundtable on AI and IP
The Entertainment, Arts, and Sports (EAS) section of the U.S. Intellectual Property Alliance (USIPA) is hosting a roundtable discussion to explore the impact of AI advancements on intellectual property protections. The panel discussion will be moderated by musical artist, songwriter, and producer Lana Love. The event’s panelists are Emmy-nominated actor and activist Janeshia Adams-Ginyard; IP […]
AIPLA World IP Day Celebration
AIPLA World IP Day Celebration
The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)—along with partner organizations such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, American Bar Association (ABA), and more—will host a World IP Day (WIPD) celebration on May 1, featuring a three-hour program focused on WIPD’s 2024 theme, IP and the SDGs: Building Our […]
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NAIAC Meeting
NAIAC Meeting
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will hold a National AI Advisory Committee (NAIAC) meeting, offering virtual and in person attendance. The purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to report working group findings, identify actionable recommendations, and receive public briefings. The briefings will be from outside experts. The final agenda will […]
CCC Course on Copyright for Publishing
CCC Course on Copyright for Publishing
For anyone who is looking to garner a better understanding of copyright law as it pertains to publishing, the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) is offering a six-module eLearning certificate course, titled Advanced Copyright for Publishing. The course will cover U.S. copyright law and when permission to use copyrighted materials may be required for both content creation […]