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PPA’s Imaging USA
Imaging USA, the premier photography conference and expo hosted by Professional Photographers of America (PPA), which draws more than 10,000 photography professionals each year, will be held in Louisville, KY from January 28-30. The conference features classes led by industry experts, networking opportunities, and an expo hall showcasing photography vendors. For additional information and to […]
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House Administration Committee Hearing on AI Innovations Within Legislative Branch
House Administration Committee Hearing on AI Innovations Within Legislative Branch
The Committee on House Administration will hold a hearing titled Artificial Intelligence (AI): Innovations Within the Legislative Branch. It will be held in room 1310 of the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, and will be livestreamed.
GIPC Panel and Reception: A Fresh Take on IP Rights
GIPC Panel and Reception: A Fresh Take on IP Rights
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC), in collaboration with more than 30 partner organizations, released a comprehensive set of principles on IP rights, and will host a January 30 panel and reception to highlight this information. “The principles are designed to reshape the discourse around intellectual property and its pivotal role […]
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2024 ABA Midyear Meeting
The American Bar Association's (ABA) Midyear Meeting will bring members together in person to discuss the latest issues and trends shaping the legal industry's future. Highlights of the weekend include the Alexander Award Reception, Center for Human Rights Luncheon, Spirit of Excellence Awards, Stonewall Award Celebration, and more. Additional details and a schedule of events […]
WIPO’s Advisory Committee on Enforcement
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will host the 16th session for its Advisory Committee on Enforcement (ACE). The meeting will include the exchange of information on national experiences related to promoting IP among the general public, IP enforcement and policies, WIPO's legislative assistance, and training activities. For more information and to register to attend, please click here. […]
The MLC Q&A for Self-Administered Songwriters
The 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 about 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 […]
BHBA Webinar on Copyright Law in the Swift Era
BHBA Webinar on Copyright Law in the Swift Era
The Beverly Hills Bar Association (BHBA) is hosting a session that will “cover the essentials of copyright law, enforcing copyright protections, and how copyrights are used as revenue streams using Taylor Swift’s career as a case study.” The event is designed for anyone looking to better understand the key elements of copyright in the arts […]
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Deadline to Submit Comments to the FTC in Response to Right to Repair Rulemaking Petition
On January 3, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a Request for Comments in response to a petition from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund (PIRG) and iFixit that asks the FTC to “initiate a rulemaking to protect consumers’ right to repair products that they have purchased.” Comments in support of or in opposition to the petition […]
HJC IP Subcommittee Field Hearing on AI
On February 2, the House Judiciary Committee’s IP Subcommittee will hold a field hearing in Los Angeles, CA to address AI issues and considerations. More information about the hearing, including exact location and start time, will be provided as soon as it’s available.
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Deadline to File a Petition to Participate in Certain CRB Royalty Rate Proceedings
On January 24, the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) confirmed that the correct due date is February 5 for parties looking to file a petition to participate with the accompanying filing fee in the proceedings to determine royalty rates and terms for digital performance of sound recordings and making of ephemeral copies to facilitate those performances (Web VI).
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American Bar Association Webinar on Generative AI in the Courts
American Bar Association Webinar on Generative AI in the Courts
The American Bar Association will host a webinar titled Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Courts: What Judges Should Expect to See. The webinar will be moderated by Stephanie Domitrovich, who will address topics surrounding generative AI in the courts, including case management issues, existing evidence rules, the role of experts in discovery of generative AI, and more. […]
NYVLA Webinar on Copyright 101
NYVLA Webinar on Copyright 101
On February 8, New York Volunteers for the Arts (NYVLA) and Moses & Singer LLP will host a webinar on Copyright 101, featuring “answers to deceptively simple legal questions.” The event will cover the definition of copyright, how to obtain a copyright, remedies for infringement, exceptions and limitations, fair use, and more. For additional information […]
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Copyright Society Webinar on Character Copyrights
Copyright Society Webinar on Character Copyrights
The New York Chapter of the Copyright Society is hosting a lunch-time webinar to discuss character copyrights and the public domain. This is part one of a two-part program. The speaker is Jennifer Jenkins, Director, Center for the Study of the Public Domain. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.
California Copyright Conference Panel on Music in Advertising and Trailers
California Copyright Conference Panel on Music in Advertising and Trailers
This virtual event, which is being hosted by the California Copyright Conference, will address how music is being included in media, advertising, marketing, and branded content. It will also address how music used for such interests is valued, protected by copyright, and used by social media platforms such as TikTok. For additional information and to […]
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MLC Webinar on Understanding Your Royalty Statements
MLC Webinar on Understanding Your Royalty Statements
During this webinar, attendees will learn about monthly MLC royalty payments, as MLC staff cover each of the royalty statement documents that members receive in tandem with their payments. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.
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CMPC Meeting
CMPC Meeting
The U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) and the Library of Congress (LOC) will hold the next meeting of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee (CPMC) to discuss the Copyright Office’s modernization efforts. The meeting, which is open to the public, has not been publicly announced yet. Additional information, including location and time, will be shared once available.
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Deadline to Submit Comments to USCO on NPRM for New Group Registration Option for News Websites
On January 3, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) setting forth regulations to create a new group registration option to register updates to news websites. The proposed rule would permit news publishers to register groups of updates to news websites published within the same calendar month as a collective work and for […]
Deadline to Submit Comments to USCO in Opposition of New Exemptions in 1201 Triennial Rulemaking
On October 19, the U.S. Copyright Office published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the ninth triennial proceeding under section 1201 of Title 17. The notice outlines seven newly proposed classes of exemption and initiates three rounds of public comment. Comments from those who proposed new exemptions and those supporting adoption of a proposed exemption, […]
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Oral Arguments in Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy
Oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) case, Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy, are scheduled for February 21. The case involves questions over whether the Copyright Act permits damages to be collected from the date of infringement even if such damages occur more than three years before a lawsuit was filed.
USCO Black History Month Event
USCO Black History Month Event
The U.S. Copyright Office is hosting a virtual event in honor of Black History Month titled Hip-Hop Beyond 50: Protecting and Promoting Culture. The event features speakers from the Copyright Office, industry experts, and practitioners about hip-hop's influence worldwide and the Office’s resources available on sampling, interpolations, and beat stores. Guest speakers include Dae Bogan, Head of […]
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USPTO Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program
USPTO Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting its 2024 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program to “empower Black innovators, entrepreneurs, and small business owners.” Attendees will hear from experts on how to protect their IP, as well as discuss how to access capital, find mentors, and network with fellow innovators and entrepreneurs. A networking […]
12th Annual U.S. Chamber International IP Index Launch
12th Annual U.S. Chamber International IP Index Launch
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is set to release its twelfth annual International IP Index, which highlights the role intellectual property (IP) plays in supporting innovation, creativity, and driving global economic growth. The 2024 Index maps the IP environment of 55 global economies based on nine categories. The Index also demonstrates the socio-economic benefits that […]
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CCC Town Hall on AI and Copyright
CCC Town Hall on AI and Copyright
On February 29, the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) will host a virtual Town Hall titled The Heart of the Matter on Copyright, AI Training, and LLMs. During the event, a panel of experts will discuss the technology behind LLMs to help attendees better understand how and why LLM training requires copying of original works—and why it matters […]
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Deadline to Apply to Testify at 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 […]