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USPTO and DOC Launch WE Initiative
USPTO and DOC Launch WE Initiative
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Department of Commerce (DOC) recently announced the formation of Women’s Entrepreneurship (WE), “a community-focused, collaborative, and creative initiative to inspire women and tap their potential to meaningfully increase equity, job creation, and economic prosperity.” The official WE launch event will take place on November 30 from 12 […]
USPTO Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program
USPTO Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting an online entrepreneurship program for veterans, which will feature veteran innovators talking about obstacles they’ve overcome and specific inventions that have helped fellow veterans and people with disabilities. Attendees will learn from the speakers about their challenges, best practices, lessons learned, how to access capital, and […]
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USCO Recordation System Webinar
USCO Recordation System Webinar
The U.S. Copyright Office will 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.” […]
RightsClick Copyright Café Q&A
RightsClick Copyright Café Q&A
Beginning December 1, RightsClick co-founders David Newhoff and Steven Tepp will host a weekly “Copyright Q&A” session on Facebook Live to offer creators a resource for getting answers to their copyright questions. The free session is open to the public and creators across all disciplines are welcome to attend. For additional information and to register, please click here.
California Copyright Conference Holiday Party and Apollo Awards
California Copyright Conference Holiday Party and Apollo Awards
The California Copyright Conference will host its annual holiday party and Apollo Awards ceremony at the Catalina Jazz Club. In addition to the party and Apollo Awards, a silent auction will be held to raise money for the John Braheny Scholarship Award. For additional information and to register, please click here.
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ASCAP Song Accelerator Workshop
ASCAP Song Accelerator Workshop
ASCAP is hosting a virtual Song Accelerator Workshop on Zoom for songwriters who want to fast track the completion of their works. Attendees are invited to bring their best songs to receive feedback in “a vigorous yet supportive environment.” The workshop is limited to twelve participants. Attendance is free to ASCAP members and $20 for […]
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Deadline for A2IM Libera Awards Submissions
The deadline for submitting music for consideration for A2IM’s 2023 Libera Awards, which celebrate the achievements of the independent music community, is December 5. To qualify, artists/submissions must be independently owned/controlled and released in the U.S. between January 1 and December 31, 2022.
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Webinar on Mechanical and Digital Royalties: The New Online Landscape
Webinar on Mechanical and Digital Royalties: The New Online Landscape
The California Copyright Conference is hosting a webinar to discuss how royalties for digital and mechanical royalties are paid, how they differ from performance royalties, how to collect them, and how writers get paid directly when not represented by a publisher or collection agency. Moderators include Kristina Guerra Benson, founder of Sweet on Top, LLC, […]
Judicial Perspectives on Copyright Litigation
Judicial Perspectives on Copyright Litigation
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the Copyright Society and the Federal Bar Association are hosting an event titled Judicial Perspectives on Copyright Litigation. “This program will explore the litigation of copyright cases through the eyes of three federal judges sitting in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.” Judges Mitchell Goldberg, Wendy Beetlestone, and Joshua Wolson will discuss the […]
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Deadline to Submit Comments on 2023-2027 Proposed Regulations by Copyright Royalty Board
On November 7, the Copyright Royalty Board Judges published a Federal Register Notice on proposed regulations for rates and terms for January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2027, for section 115 statutory license for making and distributing phonorecords of nondramatic musical works. Comments are due no later than December 7, 2022, by sending them through the eCRB, identified by docket number […]
IPO Education Foundation Annual Awards
IPO Education Foundation Annual Awards
On December 7 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET, the IPO Education Foundation will host its Annual Awards and Celebration in Washington, DC. This event is attended by more than 500 members of the IP community to “celebrate modern-day heroes for their accomplishments in the fields of innovation, creativity, and IP rights.” This year, […]
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RightsClick Copyright Café Q&A
RightsClick Copyright Café Q&A
RightsClick co-founders David Newhoff and Steven Tepp are hosting a weekly “Copyright Q&A” session on Facebook Live to offer creators a resource for getting answers to their copyright questions. The free session is open to the public and creators across all disciplines are welcome to attend. For additional information and to register, please click here.
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New York VLA Hosts Legal Issues in Fashion
New York VLA Hosts Legal Issues in Fashion
This workshop, hosted by the New York Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA), “will provide an overview of legal issues in the fashion industry, including design protection and enforcement, commercial operations and agreements, and the rise of digital marketing.” The course is for designers, brands, and legal and layperson professionals to help them understand the […]
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GIPC and USPTO to Host 16th Annual IP Attaché Roundtable
GIPC and USPTO to Host 16th Annual IP Attaché Roundtable
The Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) are hosting the 16th Annual IP Attaché Roundtable where participants will discuss recent trends and challenges in IP protection and enforcement in regions around the world. For additional information and registration, please click here.
52nd Annual Donald C. Brace Memorial Lecture
52nd Annual Donald C. Brace Memorial Lecture
Please save the date for the 52nd Annual Donald C. Brace Memorial Lecture. For more than fifty years, the Brace Lectures on domestic copyright have featured leading figures in the field, including judges, practitioners, policymakers, publishers, and academics. Additional information about the 2022 lecture will be shared in the near term.
Donald C. Brace Memorial Lecture
Donald C. Brace Memorial Lecture
On December 13, Fordham University Law School will hold its 52nd Annual Donald C. Brace Memorial Lecture. For more than 50 years, the Brace Lectures on domestic copyright have featured leading figures in the field, including judges, practitioners, policymakers, publishers, and academics. This year’s lecture will be presented by AAP CEO and former Register of Copyrights […]
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Copyright and the Visual Arts: From Street Art to Body Art
Copyright and the Visual Arts: From Street Art to Body Art
During this Copyright Society event, Jalyce E. Mangum and Shireen Nasir, both of whom are Attorney-Advisors in the U.S. Copyright Office’s Office of the General Counsel, will delve into Copyright and the Visual Arts, including the copyrightability of street art, body art, and more. For additional information and to register, please click here.
RightsClick Copyright Café Q&A
RightsClick Copyright Café Q&A
RightsClick co-founders David Newhoff and Steven Tepp are hosting a weekly “Copyright Q&A” session on Facebook Live to offer creators a resource for getting answers to their copyright questions. The free session is open to the public and creators across all disciplines are welcome to attend. For additional information and to register, please click here.
WALA Holiday Party
WALA Holiday Party
The Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA) is hosting its annual holiday party at Chicken + Whiskey, featuring appetizers, drinks, and music by DJ Oso Fresh. Attendees may enter to win a one-year WALA Membership plus other prizes. For additional information and to register, please click here.
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Deadline for Request to Participate in USCO NFT Study
On November 23, the U.S. Copyright Office announced that it will be hosting a virtual roundtable on January 18 as part of its Study on Non-fungible Tokens and Related Intellectual Property Law Issues. Requests to participate can be submitted to NFTStudySpeakingRequests@uspto.gov by December 21.
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Copyright Alliance Office Closed for Winter Holidays
Please note that the Copyright Alliance office will close for the winter holidays from Friday, December 23, 2022, through Monday, January 2, 2023. The office will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
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RightsClick Copyright Café Q&A
RightsClick Copyright Café Q&A
Summary: RightsClick co-founders David Newhoff and Steven Tepp are hosting a weekly “Copyright Q&A” session on Facebook Live to offer creators a resource for getting answers to their copyright questions. The free session is open to the public and creators across all disciplines are welcome to attend. For additional information and to register, please click here.
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USCO Deadline for Ringer Honors Program Applications
The U.S. Copyright Office is currently accepting applications for the Barbara A. Ringer Copyright Honors Program. The program was created for attorneys in the initial stages of their careers who demonstrate exceptional ability and interest in copyright law. Those selected will serve as full-time federal employees for the term of their fellowships and are eligible […]