2025 International Conference in Dublin

Welcome Reception & Live Music @ O'Donoghues

O'Donoghues Bar, 15 Merrion Row, Dublin

Optional Dine-Arounds

Enjoy a nice meal with fellow conference attendees at these informal dinners at local restaurants around Dublin. Copyright Society will make the reservations, and to maximize the conversation, each table will be limited to 8 people. Dine-around attendees will be responsible for their own transportation, meal and tip.

Check-in and Continental Breakfast

Wintergarden at the National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square W, Dublin 2, D02 K303

Welcome

National Gallery Lecture Theater, Floor 0

Daniel Cooper

President, Copyright Society | Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Counsel, Intellectual Property, NBCUniversal

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Cross-Border Copyright Foundations

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As copyright is increasingly exploited across national borders, differences in copyright regimes across major markets can create challenges and give rise to unexpected issues for practitioners. Our international panel of experts will explore core principles of copyright law in their respective jurisdictions, including (i) copyright subsistence and thresholds of originality; (ii) authorship and ownership of copyright; (iii) term, termination, reversion, and registration; (iv) formalities and considerations relating to assignment and licensing; (v) infringement and exceptions; (vi) differing treatments of moral rights; and (v) available remedies. Through a review and comparison, this panel will provide attendees with greater insight into the treatment of core copyright principles in major international markets.

10-Minute Break

Article 17: Has the "Value Gap" Closed? Or the Internet Killed Off?

National Gallery Lecture Theater, Floor 0

Trailed as both the “end of the internet” and as a vital improvement to the position of rights holders and creators online, article 17 was one of the most significant interventions in how copyright could and should be licensed by online intermediaries. It was also one of the most controversial pieces of copyright legislation in recent memory. Rights holders hoped it would close a “value gap” that they said had appeared in the online use of content whereas the tech communities feared there would be overblocking and a significant (nigh impossible) licensing and technical burden on them. It altered the starting position that platforms for user-generated content were not liable for unlicensed content made available on them. A newly-created category of platform (an “online content-sharing service provider”) is deemed to carry out an infringing act when it gives access to content uploaded by its users. From there it needs to obtain a licence and is liable for infringement if it does not unless it can show it has taken various steps to take get a licence and to ensure unlicensed works are not available, and to expeditiously remove and prevent further upload of infringing content when notified. This panel will explore the real-world impact of article 17 and whether the hopes and fears placed on it have come true, six years after its introduction. We will also explore whether the US community can learn anything from the legislation and practices in the EU.

10-Minute Break

AI: Ownership, Infringement and Extraterritoriality

National Gallery Lecture Theater, Floor 0

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 analysing the extraterritorial implications of the EU’s AI Act. With perspectives from leading legal experts, the discussion will offer timely insight into how copyright frameworks are adapting to one of the most disruptive technologies of our time

Optional Afternoon Activities

More info coming soon!

Dinner Reception and Guided Tours

Wintergarden at the National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square W, Dublin 2, D02 K303

Join us for an evening to remember at the National Gallery of Ireland. Guests will enjoy dinner and drinks in the Wintergarden and private tours of some of the Gallery’s prized collection.

This is a separate ticketed dinner event, and tickets may be purchased for attendees and guests when registering or by clicking the “Get Tickets” button above.

Check-in and Continental Breakfast

Wintergarden at the National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square W, Dublin 2, D02 K303

Welcome

National Gallery Lecture Theater, Floor 0

Daniel Cooper

President, Copyright Society | Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Counsel, Intellectual Property, NBCUniversal

View Full Bio

Enforcement War Stories: Tales from the Trenches of International IP Protection

National Gallery Lecture Theater, Floor 0

This panel will discuss the available tools (e.g., takedowns, customs enforcement) that IP holders have at their disposal to protect their rights when infringement occurs internationally; how enforcement may differ between industries (e.g., gaming, where user generated content is part of the model, v. more traditional industries) and also budgetary considerations in going after foreign infringements. The discussion will also touch upon AI infringements and AI technical solutions.

10-minute Break

How to Get Deals Done: A Cross-Border Discussion

National Gallery Lecture Theater, Floor 0

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.

10-minute Break

Copyright v. AI: The Existential Showdown (Internation Edition): Comparing US, EU, and UK Approaches to Balancing Copyright and AI Innovation

National Gallery Lecture Theater, Floor 0

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. Still, much is still evolving through hotly contested policy debates about how to balance the promotion of AI innovation with the protection of copyright.  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. The discussion will highlight recent developments and provide insights into how various stakeholders are navigating the evolving landscape.