Location: Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa And Marina & Virtual « All Events This event has passed. Event Series Event Series: 2025 Annual Meeting 2025 Annual Meeting June 5 - June 7 Free – $1,945.00 « The Streaming Evolution: Everything Old is New Again AM25 A View *Of* the Copyright Office: Former General Counsel Debate the AI Report (aka Plan B) » Photo Contest Wine Raffle Soak in the pristine beauty of Chesapeake Bay and network with the global copyright community at the Copyright Society’s largest event of the year, the Annual Meeting! A special thank you to our 2025 Annual Meeting Planning Committee for organizing the conference. About the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort: The AAA Four Diamond property in historic Cambridge, Maryland boasts 342 waterfront-acres, an 18-hole River Marsh Golf Course, 150-slip marina, full-service Sago Spa and countless ways to play in the sun. The Copyright Society’s special group rate is $285/night plus tax. Rooms are going fast and will sell out. Reserve your room here. Bringing the family? Call +1 410 901 1234 and mention that you are with the Copyright Society to book a Chesapeake Suite, with a furnished balcony, dining room and one- or two-bedroom options. The Copyright Society’s hotel block has been extended to Friday, May 16, 2025. PLEASE NOTE: The hotel is now sold out on Friday night. Other nights during the conference are available. The other Cambridge hotels are also filling up, so we would recommend booking a room in the nearby town of Easton, MD (a 25-minute drive from the Hyatt Regency). Getting to the Conference: Hotel’s Address: Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina 100 Heron Blvd. at Route 50 Cambridge, MD 21613 By Car: The hotel is about a 3.5-hour drive from New York City via I95 S / 2.5-hour drive from Philadelphia via I95 S / 2-hour drive from Washington, DC via US-50 E. See here for directions. By Plane: The closest airport is Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). BWI Airport is 78 miles from the hotel, and shuttle service is available through Bay Runner Shuttle. See below for booking information. By Train: Amtrak Acela trains are available to BWI Marshall Airport, MD (BWI) Amtrak Station. From BWI, we recommend Bay Runner Shuttle, which makes frequent drop offs and pickups in front of the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay. See below for shuttle bus information. Shuttle Buses from BWI Airport/Amtrak Station: Bay Runner Shuttle operates a convenient loop from BWI Airport, BWI Amtrak, and Baltimore Greyhound Station to/from the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort (Cambridge, MD). Reservations are required and may be made online here or by calling their office: 1-855-898-7867. Select Cambridge, MD as the destination for drop off/pickup in front of the hotel. Registration: Attendee Type Early-Bird extended thru 5/20 After 5/20 Member $1,145 $1,345 Non-Member $1,745 $1,945 First-time Attendee $1,045 $1,245 Academic/Gov’t Member $945 $1,145 Student Member $745 $745 Student Member Virtual Free Free Single Day Pass $675 $675 Please note: in person registration will close June 3, 2025. At-the-door tickets will be increased by $100. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Start: June 5 End: June 7 Series: 2025 Annual Meeting Cost: Free – $1,945.00 Event Category: Annual Meeting Event Tags:2025, AM25, Annual Meeting Venue Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa And Marina & Virtual 100 Heron Blvd. At Route 50 Cambridge, 21613 United States + Google Map Tickets The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. Tickets are no longer available Related Events 2025 Copyright + Technology Conference September 8 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 2026 Annual Meeting June 14, 2026 - June 16, 2026 Useful Links 2025 Annual Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities Cancellation Policy Financial Aid Conference Hotel Map CLE Credit Details The Copyright Society is an accredited provider in California, New York, and Pennsylvania. MCLE Credits will be available for those jurisdictions, and requests for credit in other jurisdictions may be made when registering. While credit in other jurisdictions is not guaranteed, Copyright Society staff will submit applications for accreditation and notify attorneys upon approval. This intermediate program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys. See approved jurisdictions and CLE FAQ at copyrightsociety.org/am25-cle Please email cle@copyrightsociety.org for CLE related questions. Agenda 6/05 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Chesapeake Foyer Registration Desk Open 6/05 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Galleon A/B/C Copyright Society Programming Committee Meeting 6/05 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Galleon A/B/C Copyright Society Board of Trustees Meeting For Board of Trustees members of the Copyright Society only 6/05 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Galleon A/B/C Copyright Society Dublin Planning Meeting For International Conference Committee members of the Copyright Society only. 6/05 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Regatta Pavillion First-Time Attendee Reception Join us on the lawn for a first-time attendee mixer prior to the Welcome Reception. All are welcome! 6/05 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Regatta Pavillion Welcome Reception Join Copyright Society members and guests for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and networking outdoors. The welcome reception is included in your registration fee and guest tickets are available for purchase. As part of the welcome reception, enjoy a curated wine tasting with member and sommelier Drew Kastner. Wine tasting sponsored by 6/05 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Optional Dine-Arounds Reservations at 7:30, 8:00, and 8:30pm at Water’s Edge Grill and Blue Point. 6/06 7:00 am - 2:00 pm Chesapeake Foyer Registration Desk Open 6/06 7:00 am - 8:30 am Regatta Pavillion Breakfast Buffet 6/06 8:45 am - 9:00 am Chesapeake A/B/C/D Welcome Introductory Remarks by Copyright Society President Dan Cooper Daniel Cooper President, Copyright Society | Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Counsel, Intellectual Property, NBCUniversal View Full Bio 6/06 9:00 am - 10:00 am Chesapeake A/B/C/D A View *Of* the Copyright Office: Former General Counsel Debate the AI Report (aka Plan B) This session was originally slated for the Register of Copyrights to present “A View from the Copyright Office.” In light of recent events, we’re pivoting to Plan B. The AI and fair use report that Register Perlmutter helped shepherd will now serve as the springboard for a spirited conversation about copyright in the age of generative AI. Joining the debate are two former General Counsel of the Copyright Office: Regan Smith, SVP and General Counsel at the News/Media Alliance, and Sy Damle, partner and Vice Chair of the Artificial Intelligence Practice at Latham & Watkins. The session will be moderated by Aaron Moss, partner at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp and author of Copyright Lately. Sy Damle Parter | Latham & Watkins View Full Bio Aaron J. Moss Partner | Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp View Full Bio Regan Smith Senior Vice President & General Counsel | News Media Alliance View Full Bio 6/06 10:00 am - 10:20 am Chesapeake Foyer Coffee Break 6/06 10:30 am - 11:30 am Chesapeake A/B/C/D Trial by Jury: Copyright Cases At Trial While it’s the rare copyright case that makes it all the way to a jury, they do occur. And when they do, they present a host of interesting issues. First is the question of what issues and witnesses even go to the jury. Then there is the selection of the jury, and the drafting of jury instructions and the verdict form, all of which can be outcome-determinative. There also is the issue of how to present the works at issue to the jury, which can be a matter of dispute between the parties. This panel will explore copyright jury trials and how practitioners navigate the unique issues they present. Johanna Hillard President | JuryScope View Full Bio Ajeet Pai Senior Manager & Senior Corporate Counsel | Amazon View Full Bio Cydney Swofford Freeman Partner | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP View Full Bio John Tehranian Founding Partner | One LLP View Full Bio 6/06 11:30 am - 11:40 am Chesapeake Foyer 10-Minute Break 6/06 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Chesapeake A/B/C/D The Digital Evolution: The Future of Consuming and Compensating for News As social media and search engines increasingly become popular means for distributing news content, tensions continue to rise between online platforms and traditional news outlets. Recent litigations call into question content ownership and the implications of utilizing AI as a “news shortcut,” while simultaneous negotiations and licensing deals present new, potential financial frameworks. In certain countries, governments have entered the discussion, requiring some of the largest platforms to reach equitable commercial deals with news businesses in exchange for content. But will these policies truly enhance fairness in the digital marketplace? This panel will explore the past, present, and future of news content, including legal and logistical challenges in protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights online, and opportunities for collaboration and innovation as the distribution and monetization of content continues to evolve. Danielle Bulger Partner | ArentFox Schiff LLP View Full Bio Danielle Coffey President & CEO | News/Media Alliance View Full Bio Jason Conti Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer | Dow Jones View Full Bio Tom Rubin Chief of Intellectual Property and Content | OpenAI View Full Bio Toshit Panigrahi CEO and Co-Founder | TollBit View Full Bio 6/06 12:50 pm - 2:15 pm Regatta Pavillion Luncheon and Annual Members' Vote 6/06 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm Meet at the Registration Desk (Chesapeake Foyer) Activity: Winery Tour and Tasting After lunch, enjoy a 45-minute VIP tour of Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery then enjoy a tasting experience. Self-Guided tasting for up to 25 guests. Self-Guided Tastings includes a tasting of select Layton’s Chance wines, charcuterie, chocolates, a souvenir glass, and 15% off additional wine purchases for all guests all in a fun seasonal atmosphere. Tasting is included, but additional wine is cash bar. 6/06 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm Meet at the Registration Desk (Chesapeake Foyer) Activity: Set Sail on the Choptank River This is a two-hour sightseeing cruise on the Choptank River and Cambridge Creek where participants can view the Choptank river lighthouse, seafood picking facilities and the local landscape with a local guide. Depart hotel at 3pm from the Hyatt Breakwater Pavilion floating dock. Two-hour sail. Return to hotel by approximately 5:00pm Limited to 25 guests. 6/06 2:45 pm - 6:00 pm Meet at the Registration Desk (Chesapeake Foyer) Activity: Harriet Tubman & Underground Railroad Tour You will be introduced to Araminta Ross and how she became Harriet Tubman and the historical sites that played a part in her life. Your experience will include: *Dorchester County Courthouse -famous rescue *Long Wharf -The port of entry for the enslaved until 1808 *Take My Hand Muir – Harriet Tubman painted in today’s world by Mike Rosato *Pine Street- African American neighborhood is known as Little Black Wall Street *Stanley Institute- One of the first Private Black schools circa 1867 *Tubman County – a landscape that shaped her life *Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center- The Smithsonian Institute for Harriet Tubman *Bordess Farm – Childhood home of Harriet Tubman *Bucktown- The of near-fatal injury of young Aramita Ross (Harriet Tubman) *Memorial Gardens- painting rendered by nephew Charles Ross Please gather by 2:45pm. Leave on bus at 3:00pm and return at 6:00pm. Up to 100 people can participate in this tour. 6/06 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Meet at the Registration Desk (Chesapeake Foyer) Activity: Skeet Shooting at Delmarva Range Take to the range and enjoy an outdoor skeet shooting (sport clay) lesson. Rifle rental and ammo included. No prior experience necessary. Limited to 25 guests. 6/06 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Meet at the Registration Desk (Chesapeake Foyer) 37th Annual Kate McKay Tennis Tournament Grab your rackets and get ready to play in this fun and friendly tennis tournament. A tennis pro will be onsite to help arrange brackets and keep score. Sponsored by 6/06 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm Meet at the Registration Desk (Chesapeake Foyer) Copyright Classic XXXVII Softball Game Join us for the 37th annual Copyright Classic softball game and vie for the 2025 Champion Title! All are welcome to play or cheer from the sidelines. 6/06 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Manor Lawn Dinner Reception 6/06 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm River Marsh Golf Clubhouse Afterparty and Performance by Crude Humble & Obvious Don’t miss the Copyright Society’s house band, Crude Humble & Obvious, and special guests as they take over the golf clubhouse! 6/07 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Chesapeake Foyer Registration Desk Open 6/07 7:00 am - 8:30 am Regatta Pavillion Breakfast Buffet 6/07 8:45 am - 9:00 am Chesapeake A/B/C/D Introductory Remarks Morning introduction by Copyright Society President Dan Cooper Daniel Cooper President, Copyright Society | Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Counsel, Intellectual Property, NBCUniversal View Full Bio 6/07 9:00 am - 10:00 am Chesapeake A/B/C/D 20 Years Since Grokster 20 years ago, the Supreme Court relied on inducement to find Grokster liable for third party copyright infringement. By doing so, the Court left unanswered the precise effect of non-infringing uses on cases against distributors of technology. In the 20 years since, questions about this have remained largely unresolved. Additionally, the kinds of technologies and platforms capable of supporting infringement have multiplied. This panel will consider the implications and influence of Grokster on third party copyright liability cases today. Fred von Lohmann Strategic Advisor | OpenAI View Full Bio Laura Heymann James G. Cutler Professor of Law | William & Mary Law School View Full Bio Robert Schwartz Partner | Quinn Emanuel View Full Bio Alfred C. Yen Professor of Law and Dean's Distinguished Scholar | Boston College Law School View Full Bio 6/07 10:00 am - 10:15 am Chesapeake A/B/C/D Breaking News: Fair Use Meets Artificial Intelligence: Recent Legal Developments The intersection of copyright law and artificial intelligence has spawned at least 40 copyright infringement cases pending against AI developers in this country. In each, the developers are relying on the defense of fair use. AI developers have also asserted in various policy contexts that their use of copyrighted works in training AI models is fair use. This panel will provide an update on recent developments concerning the application of fair use to AI training, including the summary judgment decision in Thomson Reuters v. Ross, the first time a court has decided the fair use issue. Andrew Berger IP litigator | Leichtman Law View Full Bio Steve Englund Partner | Jenner & Block LLP View Full Bio 6/07 10:15 am - 10:25 am Chesapeake Foyer 10-minute Break 6/07 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Chesapeake A/B/C/D Recent Developments in Copyright Join us for a fast-paced, action-packed review of the year’s most important copyright developments. A highlight of every Annual Meeting! Dasha Chestukhin Associate | Cowan Liebowitz & Latman View Full Bio Bob Clarida Partner | Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt, LLP View Full Bio Thomas Kjellberg Counsel | Cowan Liebowitz & Latman View Full Bio Joelle Milov Partner | Cowan Liebowitz & Latman View Full Bio 6/07 12:00 pm - 12:20 pm Chesapeake Foyer Coffee Break 6/07 12:20 pm - 12:30 pm Chesapeake A/B/C/D Photo Contest Awards Ceremony 6/07 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Chesapeake A/B/C/D Taking Copyright to the Next Level: The Future of AI that Experts are Dreaming About The impact of artificial intelligence on copyright law and policy has been, to say the least, well covered by lawyers and technologists for the past three years. It’s now time to push the conversation forward past generative AI and into what products and technologies will look like in the next decade and beyond. This panel will explore potential copyright issues related to AI software and agents embedded into “smart” home devices, automated vehicles, self-thinking computers, self-aware robots and androids, and brain-computer interfaces allowing movies and music to be immediately accessible with just a thought. Legal issues related to copyrightability, exclusive rights, ownership, and the DMCA will be raised and addressed by an esteemed panel of lawyers, technologists, and futurists. Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto! Ben Golant Senior Director for Global Video Game Policy | Tencent View Full Bio Ian Ballon Co-Chair of Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group | Greenberg Traurig LLP View Full Bio Anna Gressel Partner | Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP View Full Bio Scott McKinney Partner | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati View Full Bio Partners Sponsors Diamond Sponsor Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a Canadian law firm focused on serving the transaction, advocacy, and advisory needs of the country’s most dynamic business sectors. Cassels offers one of the country’s largest business law practices, advising clients from start-ups to multi-national organizations. At Cassels, your success is our priority. Platinum Sponsor Consistently recognized as one of the top litigation groups in the world, Cleary Gottlieb has extensive experience litigating high-profile copyright and IP disputes through trial and appeal. 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