Events

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host a webinar to share Intellectual Property (IP) Basics and Helpful Resources with attendees. The event is geared toward those who would like to learn about the basics of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. USPTO experts will discuss these topics as well as potential ways to […]

On March 10, the Library of Congress (LOC) announced that the next meeting of the Copyright Public Modernization Committee (CPMC) will take place on Thursday, April 3, at 1:00 p.m. ET. This session will be the second meeting of the second term of the CPMC, and will highlight results from the limited pilot of the new Enterprise Copyright […]

Songwriters, artists, producers, and rightsholders who are looking to maximize royalties are invited to attend RegFest, a “one-stop event to ensure that royalties earned are paid in full.” The MLC and Cosynd, as well as award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress Cassandra Kubinski, will host this free webinar. Additional presenters include BMI, Sound Exchange, and Too Lost Distribution, all of […]

The Authors Guild Foundation Gala will be held to honor those who have made significant contributions to the literary community, have championed free expression, and advanced the interests of writers. The event will be emceed by actress, comedian, writer, and producerEgo Nwodim. Black tie attire is optional. For additional information and to purchase tickets, please […]

The Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) will host a virtual town hall on LinkedIn Live, titled Fair and Ethical LLMs: Advantages and Feasibility for Businesses. The discussion will center around “why responsible AI is not just a moral imperative but a strategic business advantage.” Thought leaders in AI governance, licensing, and technology, Ed Newton-Rex and Jillian Bommarito, […]

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) will host the Global IP Summit on April 9. The event will feature speakers from academia, the private sector, government, and more, who will dive into critical IP issues. A highlight of the summit will be a discussion of the Chamber’s upcoming IP Jobs Report, which highlights […]

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will celebrate 2025 World IP Day by hosting a program that highlights “the extraordinary role intellectual property (IP) plays in supporting innovation and creativity and driving global economic growth.” During the celebration, the Chamber will launch the 13th edition of its International IP Index (IP Index). “The IP Index creates a […]

Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA) and George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School will host a virtual legal clinic titled Artificial Intelligence, Copyright Law, and the Artist. The discussion will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn about AI and copyright basics, and to hear how AI is changing the landscape for creators. Questions can […]

The U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) announced it will host the second webinar in a three-part series, titled Find Your Voice: Copyright Essentials for Musicians, scheduled for Wednesday, April 16 at 1 p.m. ET. The Copyright Office designed the event for music creators, including performers and songwriters, to share copyright information that musicians should know—from the difference […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host part one of a two-part webinar for writers and filmmakers that covers their legal rights and explains how to protect themselves from those who may seek to exploit their works. Specific topics to be covered include securing underlying rights, incentives, audit rights, default penalties, arbitration […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host part two of a two-part webinar for writers and filmmakers that covers their legal rights and explains how to protect themselves from those who may seek to exploit their works. The event will cover securing underlying rights, incentives, audit rights, default penalties, and arbitration clauses, […]

The California Copyright Conference, in collaboration with other local organizations and partners, will host the 7th annual Music Industry Toolbox event, which was created for music publishers, record companies, producers, managers, attorneys, artists, and all music industry professionals interested in learning and networking. The event “will feature leading firms in music management software and services essential to the […]