An Overview of Copyright Law for Creative Artists

Program:
Understanding the basic principles of copyright law is important to nearly all creative artists, especially in the digital age. What does it mean when something is copyrighted? Who owns copyrights? What is the difference between copyright and trademark law? Join California Lawyers for the Arts and attorney Melissa Dagodag for an introduction to copyright law. The program will answer all of these questions and provide a framework for understanding copyright protections and terminology such as "fair use" and "work-made-for-hire."

Presenter:
Melissa K. Dagodag, Esq. - Melissa K. Dagodag is a native of California and completed her B.A. and M.A. at Stanford University. After earning her J.D. from UCLA School of Law in 2000, Melissa worked as an attorney at Manatt, Phelps, and Phillips, LLP, then in-house as Vice President of a small music publishing company (Palan Music, later purchased by MCS), and as Business Affairs Counsel at fashion company BCBG. Melissa is a member of the California State Bar Association, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, Stanford Professional Women of Los Angeles, and Stanford Ideas and Connections Network. She serves on the Board of Directors of Meals on Wheels West and volunteers at California Lawyers for the Arts.

Location:
Colorado Center Community Room (across walkway from tennis courts)
2500 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Parking:
Validated parking, park on P-1 (top) level of Colorado Center garage; or metered parking directly outside Community Room on Broadway.

Registration:
CLA Member – $10.00 ($15 at the door)
CLA Student/Senior Member – $5.00 ($10 at the door)
General Public – $20.00 ($25 at the door)
Register at http://www.calawyersforthearts.org/event-1737462