Events

Independent (aka self-administered) songwriters with questions about digital audio mechanical royalties are invited to a question and answer session hosted by The MLC. During the session, staffers will answer questions about becoming a member, The MLC Portal, and all the tools and resources available to assist songwriters with registering musical works data to get the […]

The Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) is hosting a brief webinar on Updating Your Company’s Copyright Policy for the AI Era. Whether your business has a long-standing copyright compliance policy or you’re looking to create one, this 30-minute session will provide the foundation needed to uphold copyright best practices. Webinar attendees will learn guidelines for drafting and […]

The Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) is hosting a webinar titled Copyright at Work to help attendees understand the basics of copyright law, including what is and what isn’t copyright protected, how fair use works, when copyright permission is needed for both electronic and paper copies, how to obtain copyright permission, and more. For additional information and to […]

The California Copyright Conference will host a webinar titled Law, Music, and You: A Discussion of Current Legal Issues and Legislation in the Music Industry and How It May Affect You. The webinar will address legal developments and legislation pertaining to music rights, including the recent U.S. Copyright Office ruling on the intersection of termination rights, […]

The Copyright Clearance Center’s (CCC) Copyright 101 course is designed for those who need a basic overview of U.S. copyright law to assist with their day-to-day work responsibilities. It provides a condensed version of the comprehensive six-module course, Advanced Copyright for Business, which offers a live 120-minute class, a certificate upon successful completion, electronic course materials, and extended […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a community fundraiser called VLA Oktoberfest. Proceeds from the event will go toward funding VLANY’s support of New York creators. The event is kid-friendly, with painting and puzzles for babies and toddlers, as well as a raffle with prizes for kids and grownups. For additional information […]

Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA) is hosting a Creative Entrepreneur Series consisting of six sessions. This session is dedicated to understanding copyright and trademark through a presentation and a question and answer session with WALA Board President and attorney John D. Mason. Attendees will learn more about copyright registration, fair use, works made […]

The Artists Rights Society (ARS) and the Center for Art Law will host a webinar titled Licensing Art for Movies & Productions: Process and Practice. During the event, presenters will lead a discussion on the practical aspects of incorporating artwork into film and television productions. The session will move beyond the legal intricacies of copyright, fair use, […]

The U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) will host a webinar titled Copyright Essentials and Myths Explained to discuss what is—and is not—true when it comes to the subject of copyright. The Office’s goal is to ensure that attendees have the facts and know where to go for copyright information. The event will cover copyright basics as well as […]

California Lawyers for the Arts will host a webinar for aspiring musicians, songwriters, and producers who are looking to break into the music industry. The session is designed for creatives at the start of their musical journeys. Speakers will share helpful insights, practical tips, and expert advice to help navigate the competitive and complex music […]

The Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) is holding a Town Hall on LinkedIn titled AI & Copyright: Essential Information for Global, Cross-Border Businesses. The event will feature a panel of experts who will cover topics such as the international implications of AI and copyright, the current state of play across the global legal landscape, litigation developments, collective […]

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will host its inaugural Technology Leadership Summit in Washington, DC. The theme of the event is Compute to Compete, featuring discussions around maintaining global leadership, promoting economic growth, and leveraging technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum technology in order to establish and maintain a competitive edge. For additional information and to register […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host a virtual fireside chat titled Voices of Resilience: Inclusion, Diversity, and Accessibility in the Marketplace. The event will feature a conversation between Lead Administrative Judge Annette Reimers and Tiffany Yu, Founder of Diversability, “an organization on a mission to amplify disabled voices and democratize disability visibility, representation, and […]

The Authors Guild Foundation, in partnership with Community Television for the Southern Berkshires (CTSB), will host a livestream discussion with playwright Tony Kushner (Angels in America) and journalist/author Rachel Maddow (Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism). Kushner and Maddow will discuss “the American democratic experiment and their collaboration adapting Maddow’s podcast Ultra for Steven Spielberg.” The livestream […]

The Copyright Society will hold its annual Copyright and Technology Conference both online and at Fordham University Law School in New York City. In its 15th year, the conference focuses on “the dramatic and fast-moving influences that technology has on copyright in the digital age.” Attendees will have the opportunity to network with technologists, attorneys, media […]

The Copyright Society is hosting an event to shed light on the subject of Blanket Licensing for Generative AI. With a growing number of lawsuits being filed against AI tech companies by copyright owners, initiatives are currently underway to create voluntary blanket licenses to protect content, with the goal being to make it as easy as […]

On September 30, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) will host a symposium titled 21st Century Piracy: Current Digital Piracy Harms and Solutions. The event will feature two panel discussions followed by a networking reception. The panels will address the global state of digital piracy, potential solutions, and best practices, as well as consumer […]

The Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) and Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MdVLA) will host a virtual workshop on the basics of copyright, trademark, and patent law for all creators and artists. “ who have wondered what it means to share copyright with a co-author on song lyrics, whether it's possible to patent a […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host a webinar titled China IP Legislation and Case Law Update, which will be led by senior USPTO attorneys. The program “will provide an opportunity for IP attorneys, businesses, inventors, brand owners, and other stakeholders to access a unique and concise source of information about recently implemented IP-related […]

For Maryland creators who have legal questions or concerns about their works and “short form legal issues,” the Maryland VLA (MDVLA) invites them to make a 30-minute appointment with one of the organization’s volunteer attorneys during its Art Law Clinic. Interested Maryland creators may register here for an appointment for a non-refundable fee of $5.00.