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USCO Extended Deadline for AI Study Written Comments
On September 21, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notice in the Federal Register that extends the deadlines for its Artificial Intelligence and Copyright study. The Office now seeks written comments by October 30 and reply comments by November 29. The input received will be used by the Office to help it assess whether legislative or regulatory steps are warranted […]
Extended Deadline to Submit Reply Comments to USCO on NPRM on Expanded Access to Electronic Deposit
On September 1, the U.S. Copyright Office issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) “to update its regulation regarding access to electronic deposits of published works submitted to the Office and selected for addition to the collections of the Library of Congress.” The proposed rule expands the categories of eligible electronic deposits covered by the Office’s current regulation […]
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WALA-Ween Happy Hour
WALA-Ween Happy Hour
Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA) will hold a Halloween happy hour for Washington, DC area artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs. Costumes are not required, but there will be prizes […]
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MLC Q&A for Self-Administered Songwriters
MLC Q&A for Self-Administered Songwriters
Independent songwriters, composers, and lyricists 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, […]
Copyright Society Panel on the Future of Music Copyright Cases
Copyright Society Panel on the Future of Music Copyright Cases
The New York Chapter of the Copyright Society is hosting a program to discuss copyright cases such as the Ninth Circuit’s 2018 decision in Williams v. Gaye, which upheld a jury’s […]
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2023 Christopher A. Meyer Memorial Lecture
2023 Christopher A. Meyer Memorial Lecture
The Law Office of Michael R. Klipper, the George Washington University Law School, and the Copyright Society will again sponsor the Christopher A. Meyer Memorial Lecture. Justin Hughes, who is the […]
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Extended Deadline to Submit Comments to USCO on MMA Royalty Distribution Issues in New Supplemental NPRM
On September 26, the U.S. Copyright Office published a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to further clarify policies and procedures surrounding royalty distribution and dispute resolution practices for royalties administered by the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC). The SNPRM includes additional analysis on the application of the derivative works exception to the statutory termination right (“Exception”) in […]
University of Texas Law School Entertainment Law Institute
The University of Texas Law School, in partnership with the Texas Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, will host the 33rd Annual Entertainment Law Institute. The full speaker schedule can be found here, registration for the event is here, and information about the Institute’s November 8 Bootcamp program is here.
NYVLA Fall Benefit: ‘Cocktails for a Cause’
NYVLA Fall Benefit: ‘Cocktails for a Cause’
New York Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (NYVLA) is hosting an in-person fall benefit with music, networking, drinks, and hors d'oeuvres, to raise funds for the organization’s initiatives. The event, which […]
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WALA, NAVA, and GMU Arts and Entertainment Advocacy Clinic Seminar on ‘AI and Copyright’
WALA, NAVA, and GMU Arts and Entertainment Advocacy Clinic Seminar on ‘AI and Copyright’
The National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA), Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA), and the George Mason University (GMU) Arts and Entertainment Advocacy Clinic will host a bi-annual seminar on trending legal […]
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NAIAC Open Meeting
NAIAC Open Meeting
The National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC) published a notice of its next open meeting, which will be held via web conference. The committee plans to share and discuss updates from each […]
ACT | The App Association Event on Benefits and Risks of Generative AI
ACT | The App Association Event on Benefits and Risks of Generative AI
ACT | The App Association is hosting a lunchtime discussion on generative artificial intelligence (GAI) and copyright law. The event will focus on the benefits and risks that GAI tools […]
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Columbia University Symposium on Accountability and Liability in Generative AI
Columbia University Symposium on Accountability and Liability in Generative AI
The Columbia University Science, Technology & Intellectual Property Law Program and Science and Technology Law Review are sponsoring a symposium titled Accountability and Liability in Generative AI: Challenges and Perspectives. The […]
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Extended Deadline to Submit Reply Comments to USCO on MMA Royalty Distribution Issues in New Supplemental NPRM
On September 26, the U.S. Copyright Office published a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to further clarify policies and procedures surrounding royalty distribution and dispute resolution practices for royalties administered by the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC). The SNPRM includes additional analysis on the application of the derivative works exception to the statutory termination right (“Exception”) in […]
USPTO Webinar: Celebrating Hispanic Pioneers in Education and Invention
USPTO Webinar: Celebrating Hispanic Pioneers in Education and Invention
Join the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a Fireside Chat on innovation and education from the Hispanic community. The event speakers are Katia Avila and Antonio Gamboa, […]
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USPTO Roundtable: ‘Tribes, Intellectual Property, and Consumer Protection’
USPTO Roundtable: ‘Tribes, Intellectual Property, and Consumer Protection’
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will gather intellectual property (IP) experts, Office senior officials, federal agency representatives, and Tribal representatives for a roundtable discussion on Tribes, IP, and Consumer […]
Chicago Lawyers for the Creative Arts Benefit Luncheon
Chicago Lawyers for the Creative Arts Benefit Luncheon
The Chicago area Lawyers for the Creative Arts VLA will host its 2023 Benefit Luncheon, featuring performances from award-winning theatre companies, interviews with Chicago cultural leaders, and Distinguished Service to […]