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The Right of Publicity in New York

December 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Discover how to balance free expression with the right of publicity in this essential course for artists! Learn New York’s right of publicity laws, how they differ from copyright and trademark, and the legal boundaries for using real people in your work. Explore real-life case studies and protect your creative freedom.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand New York’s right of publicity laws and key differences from copyright and trademark.
  • Learn about protections for “deceased personalities” and digital replicas under New York’s new law.
  • Compare right of publicity laws in New York and other states, like California.
  • Address common misconceptions and review case law examples.
  • Explore the balance between right of publicity and First Amendment rights.

Instructors: VLA Legal Externs

Location: Zoom

Early Bird Discount: This Package ($35) includes all 7 workshops in the Legal Issues Workshop Series. Access here. This sale ends on November 1st.

Membership Discount Code: For members, please contact registrations@vlany.org to receive your discount code, which will allow you to view and purchase the ticket.

Fees:
$5 Students and Artists Over Sixty
$10 VLA Members (Artists and Attorneys)
$15 General Admission

Please note you are not registered until full payment is received.

Webinar Access and Recording: Participants will receive an email in advance with instructions to access. Please note that this is a live webinar. We are unable to distribute a recording of this presentation if you cannot attend. To view VLA’s library of on-demand videos, click here.

Details

Date:
December 6
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Event Category:

Organizer

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Phone
(212) 319 - 2787
Email
vlany@vlany.org
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