Events

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) will host the 19th Annual IP Attaché Roundtable in Washington, DC. The program will offer a unique opportunity for attendees to engage in a discussion about the recent trends and challenges in IP protection and enforcement in regions around the globe. For […]

The Congressional Trademark Caucus (CTC), the International Trademark Association (INTA), and the Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) will host a discussion on U.S. intellectual property (IP) enforcement efforts and anti-counterfeiting initiatives. This program will include remarks from CTC members, a panel with U.S. government officials moderated by INTA and GIPC, a fireside […]

On December 9 at 2:30 p.m. ET, the Senate Judiciary Committee’s (SJC) IP Subcommittee will hold a hearing titled Balancing the Interests of Local Radio, Songwriters, and Performers in the Digital Age, which will focus on proposals for a public performance right for non-subscription terrestrial radio broadcast transmissions and the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA). Witnesses for the hearing […]

Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) will hold a webinar titled AI and Copyright Compliance: Translating Legal Uncertainty into Practical Strategies for Managing Risk. The event will focus on providing attendees with an understanding of risks and opportunities regarding building and using trustworthy AI workflows. It will also offer practical strategies for managing copyright risk including how to protect your […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the California Intellectual Property Alliance (CAIPA) will co-host a webinar regarding how IP Attachés advocate and assist U.S. stakeholders abroad. The event will feature Attachés who will share practical insights on navigating foreign markets, securing IP rights abroad, and addressing IP enforcement challenges overseas. It will be […]

The U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) application deadline for the Barbara A. Ringer Copyright Honors Program is December 31. The fellowship runs for eighteen to twenty-four months and was created for attorneys in the initial stages of their careers who demonstrate exceptional ability and interest in copyright law. The program is designed to enable Ringer Fellows […]

Professional Photographers of America (PPA) will host Imaging USA 2026, one of the largest worldwide photography trade shows and conferences, attended by photographers from around the globe. The 2026 event will feature top speakers, dozens of classes that focus on photography and business skills, networking opportunities, inspiring keynotes, and an extensive trade show. For additional […]

In collaboration with Warehouse Artist Lofts (WAL), California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) will host an in-person series titled Business, Legal, and IP Basics for Artists of All Disciplines. The series is designed to assist creators and students with fundamentals on topics such as Intellectual Property/Copyright Basics, Licensing, Contracts, and Forming a Successful Arts Organization. The second […]

Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) will host a webinar to explore copyright considerations when using published content in medical communications' projects, including presentations, reference guides, and more. The session will cover compliance challenges, copyright basics, sharing content globally, copyright in the AI lifecycle​, and strategies for success. The event will conclude with a Q&A session. For […]

The ASCAP Experience is a conference that brings together the ASCAP community for a day of education, inspiration, and networking, and is designed to help songwriters and composers learn and network. The event will enable music creators to receive candid advice from today’s music makers; discover new ways to monetize their music; make new industry […]

The IP Policy Institute (IPPI) and the University of Akron School of Law will co-host the IPPI 2026 Winter institute. Under the theme of IP and National Success, the event will bring together leading scholars and industry experts to examine why effective IP rights and public policies are essential to American innovation leadership, analyze what has […]