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WIPO Seminar on IP Gender and Diversity Gaps in Africa and Arab Regions
WIPO Seminar on IP Gender and Diversity Gaps in Africa and Arab Regions
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is holding a virtual seminar on the intellectual property (IP) gender and diversity gaps within Arab and African regions. The session will include IP and innovation economists discussing the challenges of measuring and analyzing these challenges and looking to find solutions. For additional information and to register to attend, […]
USCO Public Listening Session on AI and Music/Sound Recordings
USCO Public Listening Session on AI and Music/Sound Recordings
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 session […]
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NANPA Regional Photography Event
Mark Hendricks and Frank Gallagher of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) are hosting a regional photography event at Shenandoah National Park to enable photographers to “experience and photograph the best that has to offer.” The shoot will include exploring the central section of the 70-mile-long park, which is home to some of the […]
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WIPO U.S. Summer School on Intellectual Property
Time: All day (weekdays-only for two weeks) The Center for Intellectual Property x Innovation Policy (C-IP2) at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School is partnering with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to host the sixth iteration of the WIPO U.S. Summer School on Intellectual Property. This two-week summer course will be held online-only to accommodate participants from all over the […]
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ARS Webinar on the DMCA, Infringement and Fair Use
ARS Webinar on the DMCA, Infringement and Fair Use
The Center for Art Law and the Artists Rights Society (ARS) are hosting a webinar titled Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Infringement, Fair Use, and Takedowns, which will feature a discussion on copyright considerations such as infringement and issuing DMCA takedown notices. Specific topics that will be addressed during the event include how to differentiate between infringement and […]
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Deadline for USCO and USPTO to Complete Joint NFT Study
On June 9, 2022, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) sent a letter to Kathi Vidal, Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and Shira Perlmutter, Register of Copyrights and Director of the U.S. Copyright Office, requesting that the two agencies conduct a joint study on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the impact and application to intellectual property […]
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Copyright Society Annual Meeting
Join members of the copyright and entertainment communities for two and a half days of copyright law panels, networking events, and other activities in Newport, RI, during the Copyright Society’s Annual Meeting. Additional information is available here.
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Deadline to Submit Comments to NTIA on AI Accountability
On April 14, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) published a request for comments regarding artificial intelligence (AI) system accountability measures and policies to ensure that AI systems are legal, effective, ethical, safe, and trustworthy. NTIA will use these comments and other public engagements on the topic to draft and issue a report on AI accountability […]
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A2IM Indie Week 2023
The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) will host Indie Week 2023, a three-day international conference and networking event aimed at maximizing the global impact of independent music. For the past 15 years, the event has drawn more than 1,200 attendees annually. Attendees will hear experts discuss the industry’s most timely topics, network with colleagues, […]
AIMP Global Music Publishing Summit 2023
The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) is hosting its Global Music Publishing Summit. The summit began in 2017, and its agenda spans creators, the business of publishing music, and the international marketplace “to deliver a well-rounded and informative experience to attendees across all facets of the industry.” For additional information and to register, please click here.
USPTO Dialogue on Sustainable Innovation and IP
USPTO Dialogue on Sustainable Innovation and IP
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is hosting a half-day program in Honolulu, HI, as well as via livestream, to bring together the world’s five largest intellectual property (IP) offices, representatives from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and well as representatives from the Hawaiian innovation community. The discussion will focus on wide-ranging thoughts about […]
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A2IM Libera Awards
On June 15, the Libera Awards will be held in New York City. Hosted by A2IM, the Libera Awards celebrate the achievements of the independent music community. The 2023 awards will feature four new categories: Best Short-Form Video, Best Remix, Best Soul/Funk, and Best Singer/Songwriter Record. The deadline for submitting music for consideration in 37 categories was December 5. […]
USPTO Strategies for Protecting IP in China
USPTO Strategies for Protecting IP in China
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is hosting a China IP Road Show to provide strategies to business owners on protecting their IP when doing business in (or with) China. Experts from the U.S. government, IP attorneys, local businesspeople, and others will share their insights. Topics will include what small and medium-sized businesses need to know […]
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NPPA’s Best of Photojournalism Awards Show
The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) will host the Best of Photojournalism Awards. In addition to Friday’s awards event, attendees may also attend Saturday’s educational day and Sunday’s one-on-one sessions. The various events will be held at different locations throughout Seattle beginning with the awards on Friday evening at the Museum of History and Industry […]
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2023 DGA Annual Membership Meeting in Los Angeles
2023 DGA Annual Membership Meeting in Los Angeles
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) will hold its 2023 Annual Membership Meeting in-person in Los Angeles. The meeting will be attended by DGA leadership, who will present reports on the state of the guild, GA Council Chairs, DGA-Producer Pension and Health Plans, and the Directors Guild Foundation. The meeting will conclude with a cocktail […]
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She Podcasts LIVE
She Podcasts is hosting its annual She Podcasts LIVE conference to provide women podcasters with the opportunity to “explore innovative ways to grow an audience” and to “discover the secrets of creating powerful connections with sponsors, listeners, and other peers.” On Wednesday, June 21 at 10 a.m. ET, Rachel Kim and Terrica Carrington of the […]
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Deadline for USCO CCB Agreement-Based Counterclaims Comments
On May 3, the U.S. Copyright Office issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) regarding an amendment to the regulations to address the filing of agreement-based counterclaims and related discovery requirements in cases before the Copyright Claims Board (CCB). The NPRM proposes amendments related to asserting and responding to agreement-based counterclaims as well as standard interrogatories and standard […]
NAIAC Announces Series of Virtual Briefing Sessions
On June 7, the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC) published a notice of open virtual briefing sessions, during which invited experts will brief the committee on topics of interest related to the committee’s two year efforts. The sessions will be held on June 20, June 22, and June 27. More information, including a final agenda […]
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ASCAP Experience Live in LA
ASCAP Experience Live in LA
The ASCAP Experience Live is a conference where professional songwriters can join hundreds of their music industry colleagues—including fellow songwriters, composers, and producers—for a one-day conference. The event is open to all ASCAP members. If you are not already a member, you can join for free here. For additional information and to register to attend, please […]
2023 DGA Annual Membership Meeting in New York
2023 DGA Annual Membership Meeting in New York
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) will hold its 2023 Annual Membership Meeting in-person in New York City. The meeting will be attended by DGA leadership, who will present reports on the state of the guild, GA Council Chairs, DGA-Producer Pension and Health Plans, and the Directors Guild Foundation. The meeting will conclude with a […]
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NAIAC Virtual Briefing Session
On June 7, the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC) published a notice of open virtual briefing sessions, during which invited experts will brief the committee on topics of interest related to the committee’s two year efforts. The next and last session will be held on June 27. More information, including a final agenda and a […]
House Judiciary Committee Field Hearing on the Music Modernization Act
House Judiciary Committee Field Hearing on the Music Modernization Act
On June 27 at 10 a.m. CT, the House Judiciary Committee will hold a field hearing titled Five Years Later — The Music Modernization Act, which will be held at the Belmont University, Gabhart Student Center, in Multipurpose Room A/B, 1930 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212. The hearing will examine the impact of the Orrin G. […]
Copyright Society Webinar on Liability Considerations in Enterprise Use of Generative AI
Copyright Society Webinar on Liability Considerations in Enterprise Use of Generative AI
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the Copyright Society is hosting a webinar to discuss the Liability Considerations in the Enterprise Use of Generative AI. To examine AI and copyright questions from all perspectives, “this panel brings together lawyers and technologists with experience as AI model creators, AI deployers, and as a global web platform considering how […]
SIIA’s EXCEL Awards Gala
SIIA’s EXCEL Awards Gala
The Software and Information Industry Association’s (SIIA) EXCEL Awards program recognizes excellence and leadership in association media, publishing, marketing, and communications. “From digital publishing to magazines, newsletters, newspapers, journals, books, and promotional content—the EXCEL Awards encompass every association’s communication vehicles.” For additional information and to register to attend the EXCEL Awards Gala, please click here.
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MLC Q&A for Self-Administered Songwriters
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 regarding 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 […]
USCO Monthly Recordation System Webinar
USCO Monthly Recordation System Webinar
The U.S. Copyright Office will hold its next monthly 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 […]