Events

SAG-AFTRA announced that the 30th Annual SAG Awards nomination period for the 2024 awards season will open on August 28 and run through October 27. With an actor’s permission, nominations may be submitted by producers, studios/networks, agents, managers, or publicists for a specific performance of the actor’s choosing. Actors may also submit their own performances for consideration. To be […]

The Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) will host its second Annual Spotlight Event. The event will consist of a virtual gathering of studio creatives and top executive, and “will provide attendees with a sneak peek of what’s ahead in the ever-expanding world of music and visual media through feature […]

This webinar, hosted by the California Copyright Conference, will enable attendees to learn about the Copyright Office’s past work in implementing the Music Modernization Act (MMA), what work has yet to be done, and how updated streaming rates will affect payouts. Speakers include Jalyce Mangum,Attorney-Advisor for the Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Copyright Office; […]

The National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC) will hold an open meeting via web conference for Committee members to share updates on each working group's goals and deliverables, as well as to answer attendee questions. For additional information, please click here. To register to attend, please click here.

The U.S. Copyright Office and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled are hosting an event to Celebrate Ten Years of the Marrakesh Treaty, which facilitates access to published works for persons who are blind, visually impaired, or otherwise print disabled. During the event, “leaders of these organizations will discuss their personal knowledge […]

The Copyright Alliance, along with numerous VLA and Community Partners, is hosting a webinar titled, Artificial Intelligence and Copyright: The Next Frontier. This event will explore the complex relationship between copyright and artificial intelligence (AI). Specifically, it will cover how AI has transformed creative processes and delve into the legal and ethical implications surrounding copyright ownership, licensing, fair use, and other […]

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC), along with industry experts, thought leaders, and scholars, will premiere a program that shares “new principles to illuminate the importance of IP rights to America's leaders and guidance for policymakers as they seek to make the 21st century a new American century.” Speakers include Kathi Vidal, […]

The Copyright Society, GiantSteps Media, and Fordham University School of Law are hosting their annual Copyright and Technology Conference, which will “focus on the dramatic and fast-moving influences that technology has on copyright in the digital age.” Now in its fourteenth year, the conference is attended by technologists, attorneys, media industry practitioners, and public policy decision-makers […]

The Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA) will host a Happy Hour at Chicken + Whiskey for DC area artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs. There will be information about upcoming WALA Education and Legal programs, with staff and volunteers on hand to discuss WALA’s services. This event is free and open to the public. The menu and drink selection for Chicken + […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting an opportunity for IP stakeholders, researchers, businesses, and other parties “to provide their input on the current state of U.S. firms’ participation in standard-setting processes, especially as they relate to the standardization of critical and emerging technologies (CETs) and standard essential patents (SEPs).” The event’s sessions […]

The American Bar Association (ABA) is hosting a program to delve into generative artificial intelligence (GAI) actions and discovery that may arise from its use, the applicability of Daubert or Frye, and the ethical implications of GAI for attorneys and judges. Stephanie Domitrovich will moderate the 120-minute webinar, joined by panelists Jin-Ho King, Kimberly Kim, and Nicole Lemire Garlic. Registration is open to members […]

The deadline for submitting comments in response to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) May 25 request for comments on effective anticounterfeiting and antipiracy strategies has been extended to September 25, 2023.

This discussion hosted by the American Bar Association (ABA) will "explore the legal, ethical, and academic policy considerations regarding the use of generative AI by businesses, their employees, and their vendors." The webinar is 90 minutes and will be moderated by Lois Deborah Mermelstein. Panelists include Jon Meredith Garon, Lois Deborah Mermelstein, Mark A Chinen, and Zachary Leo Catanzaro.   Registration […]

A Copyright Public Modernization Committee (CPMC) Roundtable will be held to discuss U.S. Copyright Office modernization initiatives. Copyright Alliance CEO Keith Kupferschmid, along with other members of the CPMC, will share updates and questions on the development of the Office’s updated online registration system and public recordation database; best edition deposit requirements and deposit security; […]

The House Administration Committee will hold a roundtable to discuss modernization of the U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright Alliance CEO Keith Kupferschmid, along with other members of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee (CPMC), have been invited to share comments on the development of the Office’s updated online registration system and public recordation database; best edition deposit […]

The International Confederation of Music Publishers’ (ICMP) Director General John Phelan will present a webinar on the music publishers’ perspective, focusing on metadata systems to ensure digital music usage is recognized, facilitating payment for creators, while shining a light on how music publishers apply these tools and what the infrastructure-related challenges are. For additional information and […]

The House Judiciary Committee (HJC) IP Subcommittee will hold a U.S. Copyright Office oversight hearing on September 27 at 10 a.m. ET in DC and online. The only witness will be Register of Copyrights, Shira Perlmutter. For more information and to watch the hearing via livestream, please click here. 

The U.S. Intellectual Property Alliance (USIPA) is hosting a free, virtual roundtable, titled How Do We Coexist with Al in Entertainment, Arts and Sports? A panel of speakers, including Bruce Siegal, David Lowery, Lana Love, Keith Kupferschmid, and Bruce Berman as the moderator, will discuss the impact of AI on entertainment, arts, and sports. For […]

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 […]

The National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC) will hold a virtual briefing session during which Copyright Alliance CEO, Keith Kupferschmid, Aaron Cooper of BSA, and Catherine Stihler of Creative Commons will offer commentary. A moderator will present and answer the Committee’s questions on copyright related AI issues. The event is open to the public, but […]