Events

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.

The BIPOC Podcast Creators have partnered with Edison Research to provide attendees with first access to data on Latino podcast audiences ahead of the release of Edison’s 2024 Latino Listener Report. The insights shared will help to shape the strategies of podcast producers, advertisers, and industry leaders. A breakfast of bagels and coffee will be served. […]

The California Copyright Conference will host a webinar titled Tuning Into Television: Building Your Career as a TV Music Composer. The panel discussion is designed to provide attendees with the tools and knowledge needed to take their career in writing music for TV to the next level. During the session, a panel of seasoned professionals and […]

The National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC) published a notice of its next open meeting, which will be held in-person at the University of California, San Diego, and virtually on October 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT. During the meeting, the Committee will report on working group findings, identify actionable recommendations, and receive public briefings […]

The U.S. Intellectual Property Alliance (USIPA) will hold a panel discussion of “best practices around trade secret asset risk management and how to get started or improve upon current status.” The event will also help attendees understand how to avoid or mitigate significant loss in asset value, company value/stock performance, and compliance and litigation risk. […]

On September 24, the Library of Congress announced the new membership of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee (CPMC), which has been renewed for a second three-year term. The purpose of the committee is to offer knowledge and input on the U.S. Copyright Office’s modernization efforts. The next public meeting of the CPMC will take place virtually on Thursday, […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York’s (VLANY) Associate Board will host its 2024 Fall Benefit, titled Cocktails for a Cause. The event will offer an evening of networking, refreshments, and fun. Associate Board Members and legal professionals from some of the industry's leading art, music, and entertainment law firms and companies will be in attendance to share […]

The Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA)—in collaboration with the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts, Del Ray Artisans, the Institute for Creativity, Arts and Technology at Virginia Tech, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and Pantheon AI—will host a panel event to help artists understand how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing […]

The Copyright Society is hosting a webinar titled Copyright 101—Exclusive Rights Unpacked, U.S. & Canada. The event will feature a discussion that breaks down key copyright concepts and highlights the exclusive rights of creators and the similarities and differences of those rights between the U.S. and Canada. Copyright Alliance’s VP of Legal Policy & Copyright Counsel, Rachel […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a webinar on contract basics for artists and creators of all genres, assisting them in understanding how to protect their rights and interests related to their arts, including through copyright. The class will review ten important items to look out for when entering an agreement […]

The Copyright Clearance Center’s (CCC) Advanced Copyright for Business course offers a comprehensive six-module session with an in-depth review of the history and purpose of U.S. copyright law, along with tips to assist with better management of their company’s copyright compliance. Those who successfully complete the course will receive an eLearning certificate. For additional information and to […]

The MLC is hosting a webinar to provide an intro on how it supports songwriters, composers, and lyricists who stream songs on digital platforms by collecting and distributing their streaming royalties. This webinar will introduce attendees to what The MLC is, why self-published writers should become Members of The MLC, and why registering songs with […]