Events

The American Bar Association-Intellectual Property Law (ABA-IPL) Section’s Annual Meeting will take place in Washington, DC. The meeting will feature CLE sessions, networking events, business meetings, and more. Sessions will cover copyright, patent, and trademark law updates, two days of programming, and updates on cutting edge products from the event’s sponsors. For additional information and to […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will hold a program on April 16 to address protecting and enforcing intellectual property in China and the United States. Topics will include IP developments in China, enforcing IP rights in the U.S., and the Mid-Atlantic perspective on IP and China. The program is part of the USPTO’s […]

On April 21, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will convene the Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO. The meeting will primarily focus on the appointment of the next Director General and related high-level institutional governance. Other key items that will be covered include approval of procedural steps, institutional governance, review of WIPO's strategic direction for […]

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) will host its 2026 Global IP Summit to explore the evolving landscape of IP policy. The event will focus on fostering collaboration between business and government to address emerging IP challenges and opportunities. Discussions will be led by representatives from government, academia, and the private […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a webinar to help attendees better understand the legal framework that supports and safeguards an artist’s music career. The session will break down copyright and licensing basics, best practices for AI songwriting, and what to do if someone uses your voice or song without your […]

Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) will host a webinar titled Navigating Copyright in a Complex Global Landscape to explore the various elements that businesses must understand to stay copyright compliant in a global environment. The session will cover topics such as global complexities of copyright, common compliance challenges, intersections of AI and copyright, strategies and solutions for success, […]

The 2026 IP Awareness Summit (IPAS) is a one-day event that will focus on key intellectual property topics and issues, including how artificial intelligence is reshaping technology, intellectual property, businesses, and jobs. The event will bring together inventors, creative industry members and experts, lawyers, policymakers, investors and others who are working to understand the rapidly […]

On Thursday, April 23, at 2 p.m. ET, the Copyright Alliance will host a World IP Day (WIPD) panel via Zoom. As announced by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), its 2026 topic isIP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate! The Copyright Alliance’s 2026 WIPD panel topic is The Business of Sports and Copyright. The confirmed panelists are Michael Lewis, Vice President […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts New York (VLANY) will host a webinar to assist attendees as they navigate the legal landscape for film and TV. Topics include key contract provisions, music licensing, copyright and derivative works, and festival and distribution considerations. Time permitting, the session will also discuss labor considerations, unions, and the gig-economy realities […]

The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) and numerous partner organizations will host an in-person event featuring a three-hour program to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day 2026. The program will provide an opportunity to learn about the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity in sports. For additional information and […]

On March 19, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) announced a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) requesting public comments on proposed changes to its fee schedule. The NPRM proposes increases across the board to basic and group registration, recordation, appeals, and expedited and special handling fees. The Copyright Office also plans to issue a separate notice of inquiry […]

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLANY) will host a webinar for artists and attorneys to assist them in learning about the legal fundamentals of NFTs. The session speakers will share a primer on the definition of NFTs and how they are created; how NFTs may transform the arts industry; an overview of the current NFT […]