The Copyright Society

Join the Literary & Publishing Programming Subcommittee for a webinar on Bartz and Beyond: Year Three of AI Copyright Litigation with Implications for Authors, Publishers, and Creators. 🎤 Featuring: Glenn Pudelka (Partner | Troutman Pepper Locke LLP) Simon Lipskar (President | Writers House) Matthew Oppenheim (Founding Partner | Oppenheim + Zebrak, LLP) Mary Rasenberger (Chief Executive Officer | The Authors Guild) Theresa Weisenberger (Partner | BakerHostetler) 🚀 FREE for Copyright Society Members, learn more and join today at https://lnkd.in/eSeBXPBM 📅 November 4 | 12:30–1:30 PM ET 📚 60 min CLE credit Learn more and register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/eE7_gZHT A special thank you to our Webinar Series Sponsor, FTI Consulting, for their generous support. #CopyrightLitigation #CopyrightLaw #CopyrightAI #GenerativeAI #Copyright #CopyrightSociety

We’re still feeling inspired after an incredible International Conference in Dublin last week! 🇮🇪 Our second ever International Conference brought together over 150 attendees and guests from 17 countries, marking an important milestone in The Copyright Society’s evolution as a global organization. 🤖💡 Over two and a half days, participants engaged in rich, thought-provoking discussions on the future of #copyright in the digital age — and, as always, we went beyond the sessions with opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and build lasting relationships. A heartfelt thank you to our attendees, speakers, volunteers, marketing partners, planning committee, and a special shoutout to our generous sponsors. Your support and enthusiasm made Dublin truly unforgettable! 💜 We look forward to seeing you again at one of our upcoming events! If you missed the International Conference, session recordings will soon be available to Copyright Society members in our Media Library. Learn more about membership here: https://lnkd.in/eSeBXPBM #CopyrightSociety #InternationalConference #CopyrightLaw

The George Washington University Law School, Michael R. Klipper (former law partner of Christopher Meyer) and The Copyright Society cordially invite you to the 22nd Annual Christopher A. Meyer Memorial Lecture: “The Copyright Act Never Goes Out of Fashion” given by David Nimmer. 📅 Wednesday, November 12 🕓 6:00 - 7:00 PM EDT followed by networking reception 📍 The George Washington University ➡️ Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/ephpa3Ku #MeyerLecture #Copyright #CopyrightSociety

🚀 We’re excited to kick off our 2025–2026 Webinar Series, now FREE for Copyright Society Members! Join us on October 29 for our first webinar, organized by the AI Programming Subcommittee: 💻 Software Copyright Registration Challenges: Making the Best of a Difficult Situation 🗓️ October 29 | 12:00–1:00 PM ET 📚 60 min CLE credit The panel will explore the challenges of obtaining enforceable #CopyrightRegistrations for computer source code, from version identification and open-source disclaimers to the complexities introduced by AI-generated code. Featuring: - Pamela Chestek, Principal | Chestek Legal - Matt DiBattista, Head of Open Source Compliance | Zoom - Aleksander Goranin, Partner | Duane Morris LLP - Rob Kasunic, Adjunct Professor of Law | American University Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eaFQvBwu A special thank you to our Webinar Series Sponsor, FTI Consulting, for their generous support. #CopyrightLaw #CopyrightAI #Copyright #CopyrightSociety

Registration closes Monday, October 13 for Dublin – Save your spot! https://conta.cc/47hH9JE #Copyright #InternationalCopyright #CopyrightSociety

Court decisions and new laws in various jurisdictions are starting to clarify (or complicate) the legal landscape with respect to the intersection of #copyright and AI. This panel will feature diverse perspectives from across AI developers and content owners who will compare and contrast the various AI policy approaches in the US, EU and UK, including with respect to application and scalable implementation of exceptions and limitations, feasibility of licensing content, model and end user liability for infringements, and the practical implications of these various policy choices. 🎤 Featuring: - Rachel Fertig (Partner | DLA Piper) - Tim Flagg (CEO | UKAI) - Mark Gray (Copyright Policy Counsel | OpenAI) - Karen Rønde (CEO | Danish Press Publications' CMO) - Regan Smith (Senior Vice President & General Counsel | News/Media Alliance) - Kiaron Whitehead(General Counsel | BPI (British Phonographic Industry)) Registration closes Monday, October 13, save your spot today! 📍 National Gallery of Ireland 🗓 October 19–21 ⚖️ 360 min CLE credits available 🔗 Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/en2vJwAc #InternationalCopyright #CrossBorderCopyright #CopyrightLaw #CopyrightAI #IPLaw #CopyrightSociety

In the complex world of international copyright, successfully closing a deal requires navigating a labyrinth of legal, cultural, and practical considerations. This panel will explore strategies for bridging gaps and resolving disputes in cross-border copyright transactions, emphasizing innovative approaches to negotiation, harmonization, and enforcement. By comparing key challenges faced by international copyright practitioners, our discussion aims to empower attendees with actionable insights and practical tools to overcome barriers and ‘get the deal done’ efficiently and effectively in the global arena. 🎤 Featuring: - Marcelo Goyanes (Founding Partner | Murta Goyanes Advogados) - Ana Ramalho (Senior Copyright Counsel | Google) - Jacqui Stewart (Music Legal | TikTok) - Lexi Todd (she/her) (Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs | Primary Wave Music) - Paula Westenberger (Senior Lecturer | Brunel University of London) Registration is closing soon, but there’s still time to join us in Dublin for two and a half days of insights, high-level discussions, guided tours, and exceptional networking with #copyright professionals from around the world. 🌍 📍 National Gallery of Ireland 🗓 October 19–21 ⚖️ 360 min CLE credits available 🔗 Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/en2vJwAc #InternationalCopyright #CrossBorderCopyright #CopyrightLaw #CopyrightAI #IPLaw #CopyrightSociety

🌟 A huge shoutout to Bird & Bird for their generous support as a Welcome Reception Sponsor of The Copyright Society International Conference in Dublin! Join us for 2.5 days of high-level panels, expert insights, guided tours, and outstanding networking with fellow #copyright enthusiasts from around the world! 🌎 You will not want to miss this event, registration is closing soon: https://lnkd.in/en2vJwAc #CopyrightLaw #CopyrightAI #IPLaw #CopyrightSociety

This panel at The Copyright Society's International Conference in Dublin examines the practical challenges of enforcing copyright across borders.  Attorneys and rights holders will share insights into their clients’ most pressing concerns with international infringement, as well as the strategies they use to discover, validate, and enforce their rights. Our esteemed panelists will compare experiences across industries, highlighting brand protection approaches and litigation updates. 🎤 Featuring: - Jesse K. Martin (Senior VP & Associate General Counsel, Litigation & Legal Affairs | Motion Picture Association) - Lydia Starostina (Deputy General Counsel | Playrix) - Ygor Valerio (VP & Head of Latin America | IP House) - Daniel Zohny (Global Co-Head of Brand Protection | Abion) Join us in Dublin for two and a half days of insights, high-level discussions, guided tours, and outstanding networking with #copyright professionals from around the globe. 🌍 📍 National Gallery of Ireland 🗓 October 19–21 ⚖️ 360 min CLE credits available 🔗 Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/en2vJwAc #InternationalCopyright #CrossBorderCopyright #CopyrightLaw #CopyrightAI #IPLaw #CopyrightSociety

As generative AI technologies advance, the legal questions around authorship, infringement, and regulatory reach become increasingly complex. This panel will explore how UK and EU law are responding to the challenge of determining ownership of AI-generated outputs, identifying what copyright risks may arise during training, deployment, and generation, and analyzing the extraterritorial implications of the EU’s AI Act. With perspectives from leading legal experts: - Sarah Wright (Co-Head of Intellectual Property | CMS) - Paul Jurcys, PhD (Co-founder | Prifina) - Abbas Lightwalla (Director of Global Legal Policy | IFPI) - Dr. Barry Scannell (Partner, Technology Department | WILLIAM FRY LLP) Join us in Dublin for two and a half days of insights, high-level discussions, guided tours, and outstanding networking with copyright professionals from around the globe. 🌍 📍 National Gallery of Ireland 🗓 October 19–21 ⚖️ 360 min CLE credits available 🔗 Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/en2vJwAc #CopyrightLaw #CopyrightAI #IPLaw #Copyright #CopyrightSociety