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Another busy week ahead ... Another IP week has begun, and it’s time to check new events, developments and opportunities ahead. As always, do not forget to check our Events page on a regular basis too. Events Beni Culturali, Proprietà Intellettuale e Sostegno Privato alla Cultura. Questioni Aperte e Prospettive, Milan (12 November 2026) On 12 November, the Istituto della Enciclopedia Italiana in Milan will host a conference (in Italian) focusing on private initiatives in support of IP and culture. Further information is available here . State of Play: Artificial Intelligence and Music Publishing, online (17 November 2026) The Music Publishers Association is organizing a webinar on 17 November to discuss the implications of AI for music publishers, copyright ownership and the future of human creativity. For further information and to register, click here . PMAC Arbitration Day, Lisbon (25 November 2026) Running in hybrid format (in-person and online), the PMAC Arbitration Day is organi...

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