Help the U.S. Copyright Office Get to South by Southwest (SXSW) 2025

Educating our community is at the forefront of what we do at the Copyright Office, and we need your help. From August 6 to August 18, the public can vote on panel proposals for South by Southwest (SXSW) 2025, an annual conference for tech, film, music, education, and culture. We hope you’ll consider voting for the Copyright Office

To do so, click on the panel titles, create a free account, and give us an “upvote.” To vote for both, click both links. Learn more about our proposed panels:

Panel 1: Keys to Success: Growing a Creative Enterprise

Are you looking to build an impactful, sustainable film, art, or music business? Wondering how to protect and fund your next artistic achievement? During this sixty-minute talk hosted by the U.S. Copyright Office, our experts from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and the Small Business Administration (SBA) will share a wealth of resources for creative entrepreneurs, including how to identify and protect different types of intellectual property, and what you need to know about federal and network resources related to funding and technical assistance.

Panel 2: Protect and Profit: A Practical Guide for Musicians.

You wrote the perfect song. What's next? In this sixty-minute session, join the U.S. Copyright Office and panelists from the music and entertainment law sectors for an informative roundtable designed for songwriters and recording artists. These leading experts will share how musicians can protect their works, what revenue streams are available to them, and how to create a game plan for success while facing modern-day challenges.

Cast your vote by August 18. Thanks for your support.