Intellectual Property in the Entertainment and Media Industries

DATE: December 01, 2016

TIME: 11:30 PM - 1:30 AM

COST: $25

VENUE: Fortis Lux Financial

ADDRESS: 277 Park Ave, New York, NY 10172, USA

In the world of entertainment and media, content and branding are kings. In order to protect your content and your brand, it's important to understand intellectual property specifically copyright and trademark. This workshop will explore an overview of copyright and trademark and the roles they play in the entertainment and media industries.

Topics will include: 

- What is protected under copyright law and what is not?
- How is copyright protection obtained?
- What rights are granted under copyright?
- Infringement & Fair Use
- Work made for hire
- Obtaining Trademark rights

Presenter

Eldonie Mason is an entertainment and business attorney with Mason Firm, LLC and an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association handling entertainment disputes. She graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law and is licensed to practice in NY, NJ and FL.

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