Events

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will hold its Standing Committee Meeting on Copyright and Related Rights on continuing discussions from session 47, particularly focused on Limitations & Exceptions(L&Es) for libraries, archives, education, research, and persons with disabilities, as well as Copyright in the Digital Environment, “aiming for progress on access to culture, performer rights (audiovisual authors), and new […]

The MLC will host a webinar to explain its royalty statements, which are received by its members along with monthly royalty payments. The MLC staff will walk through the document, discuss The MLC’s Member Hub and Portal, and answer questions from attendees. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.

The California Copyright Conference will host a webinar titled Global Rights: Navigating International Licensing, which will take a deep dive into multi-territory licensing for digital services. It will also cover licenses extending across borders, considerations specific to territories and regions, operational challenges, and strategic tradeoffs. The moderator will be Patrick Smith, VP, Business Development and Creative […]

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) will host a webinar for songwriters, music publishers, and administrators. During the session, representatives will answer attendee questions regarding The MLC and explain in detail how the organization engages and works with its members to ensure full distribution of royalties. For additional information and to register to attend, please click here.

The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) and the Foundation for Independent Music will host Indie Week NYC from June 8-11. Confirmed keynote speakers include Shira Perlmutter, Register of Copyrights and Director, U.S. Copyright Office, and Charlie Lexton, CEO of Merlin. Indie Week is a three-day conference tailored to the needs of the independent music community in […]

California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) will host an orientation for arts arbitration and mediation services. Attendees will learn about CLA’s mediation program, frequent issues arising in the arts and entertainment industries, helpful documents and protocols, and more. The session is appropriate attorneys, students, and the public. For additional information and to register to attend, […]

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will hold its Sixty-Eighth Series of Meetings focused on finalizing the appointment of the next Director General Daren Tang, approving program budgets, and advancing negotiations on traditional knowledge and intellectual property (IP). Key discussions include strengthening the global IP ecosystem, reviewing reports on audit and oversight, and addressing the 2026/2027 […]