named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Job Board Service
Platform for posting and connecting legal professionals with job opportunities in copyright and intellectual property law
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 2 activities
- Advancing copyright law research and discourseProduces scholarly research, commentary, and special collections on key topics in copyright law, including artificial intelligence, photography, cultural heritage, authorship, and the evolution of U.S. copyright legislation. Maintains an editorial series and publishes a research podcast, Copyright Fixation, to facilitate dialogue in the field.
- Publishing the Journal of the Copyright SocietyProduces and distributes a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published quarterly, featuring articles, lectures, and legal analysis on copyright law by academics, judges, practitioners, and government officials. The journal has been published continuously since 1953.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Organizing copyright law conferences and eventsHosts major annual conferences including the Midwinter Meeting, Annual Meeting, and Copyright+Technology Conference, as well as regional and virtual events to convene experts, policymakers, and practitioners in discussions on current and emerging copyright issues. Provides transcripts of annual conference proceedings through its website and legal databases.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Providing educational programming and resourcesOffers monthly webinars, topical workshops, and on-demand content, including Continuing Legal Education (CLE)-eligible programs and a media library of past events. These resources support ongoing professional learning for attorneys, academics, and media professionals.
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Music Licensing Rights Management 1 activity
- Providing public information on copyright registration and protectionOffers educational materials explaining copyright protection, the role of copyright notices, and the process for registering works with the U.S. Copyright Office, including directing users to official registration resources.
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Legal Education and Career Pipeline Programs 1 activity
- Supporting professional and student development in copyright lawRuns a mentorship program and a student fellows program that provides opportunities for undergraduates, JD, and LLM students to contribute to the Journal and gain experience through internships, externships, and volunteer roles, fostering the next generation of copyright professionals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.29M
Contributions & grants$259K20%
Program service revenue$1.02M79%
Investment income$5K0%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$1.21M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$326K
Grants paid out$41K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$999K
Cash$540K
Investments$152K
Liabilities$348K
Net assets$651K
Liquid reserves6.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +44.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAITLAND KUBAT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $104K |
board members · 24
- ADAM RENDLE — TRUSTEE
- ALEKSANDER GORANIN — TRUSTEE
- ALLISON SCOTT ROACH — TREASURER
- ARNETTA C GIRARDEAU — TRUSTEE
- ARTHUR LEVY — TRUSTEE
- BARRY WERBIN — TRUSTEE
- BIJOU MGBOJIKWE — TRUSTEE
- BILL ROSENBLATT — TRUSTEE
- CASEY M CHISICK — PRESIDENT
- DANIEL COOPER — V.P./PRESIDENT ELECT
- ERICA CARTER — SECRETARY/VP OF GOVERNANCE
- ERIKA STALLINGS — TRUSTEE
- FRANK SCIBILIA — TRUSTEE
- JEFFREY CADWELL — TRUSTEE
- JENNY GOAK — TRUSTEE
- JOSHUA SIMMONS — TRUSTEE
- LAUREN SIMMONDS — TRUSTEE
- LINDSAY EDELSTEIN — TRUSTEE
- MATT SKELTON — TRUSTEE
- NOEL COOK — TRUSTEE
- REGAN A SMITH — TRUSTEE
- RICHARD PFOHL — TRUSTEE
- ROBERT POTTER — TRUSTEE
- SABINA VAYNER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- Aaron Moss Partner — Contributor to Keeping Up with Copyright segment
- Agnes Beatrice Gambill West Partner — Authored an article on AI, publishers, and authors in academic publishing
- Barbara Bruni Partner — Authored an article on AI training and authorship
- Bijou Mgbojikwe Partner — Contributor to Keeping Up with Copyright segment
- Bill Rosenblatt Partner — Co-authored an article on copyright law and technology in the music industry
- David Nimmer Partner — Delivered the Meyer Lecture published in the Journal
- Elizabeth Townsend Gard Partner — Co-curates the Vintage Copyright series for Copyright Fixation
- Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy Partner — Collaborating organization for the Copyright+Tech Conference
- Eric Dolente Partner — Copyright Society Fellow who authored "What We're Watching" in Volume 73(1)
- Eric Schwartz Partner — Moderated the mid-winter panel on copyright revision
- GiantSteps Media Technology Strategies Partner — Co-presenter of the Copyright+Tech Conference
- Glynn Lunney Partner — Authored an article on economic analysis in copyright
- Heinonline Partner — Partners with Heinonline to publish transcripts of its annual conference.
- Howie Singer Partner — Co-authored an article on copyright law and technology in the music industry
- Jessica Litman Partner — Authored a featured article in Volume 73(1)
- Joshua Simmons Partner — Contributor to Keeping Up with Copyright segment
- Justin Hughes Partner — Panelist on A Brief History of Copyright Revision
- Lexis Partner — Partners with Lexis to publish transcripts of its annual conference.
- Molly Shaffer Van Houweling Partner — Panelist on A Brief History of Copyright Revision
- Scott Martin Partner — Delivered the Brace Lecture published in the Journal
- U.S. Copyright Office Government — Primary federal agency referenced for copyright registration and public records; the organization directs users to its resources.
- U.S. Copyright Office Government — Refers users to the U.S. Copyright Office for registration and public record information.
- US Copyright Office Government — Includes members from the US Copyright Office in its membership and activities.
- US Patent and Trade Office Government — Includes members from the USPTO in its membership and activities.
- Westlaw Partner — Partners with Westlaw to publish transcripts of its annual conference.
- Zvi Rosen Partner — Co-curates the Vintage Copyright series for Copyright Fixation
- digital giants Partner — Member organization representing large digital technology companies within a multidisciplinary membership model.
- educators Partner — Member organization representing academic and educational professionals within a multidisciplinary membership model.
- game creators Partner — Member organization representing video game developers and publishers within a multidisciplinary membership model.
- libraries Partner — Member organization representing library interests within a multidisciplinary membership model.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Creator Empowerment Through Balanced Copyright Educationmethodology: creator-empowerment-through-educationBy educating creators about their exclusive rights and key limitations like fair use, the organization empowers them to make informed decisions, because understanding both protections and exceptions leads to more effective and lawful use of creative works.
- Education and Scholarly Engagement to Advance Copyright Understandingmethodology: education_and_scholarshipBy conducting educational initiatives and supporting scholarly research, the organization advances public and professional understanding of copyright law, because structured knowledge dissemination builds authoritative expertise and broadens engagement across disciplines.
- Multidisciplinary Knowledge Exchange Among Copyright Professionalsmethodology: multidisciplinary-professional-networkBy convening legal practitioners, creators, and industry stakeholders across diverse fields, the organization enhances collective understanding of copyright law, because interdisciplinary collaboration surfaces real-world challenges and enriches legal interpretation in evolving technological contexts.