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SUMMARY:Licensing 101: Debunking Rights and Clearance Misconceptions
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\nLearn rights and clearances best practices in connection with television\, film\, and new media productions. \n\n\n\n\nJoin VLA on Tuesday\, October 20th at 5pm for an overview of rights and clearances best practices in connection with television\, film\, and new media productions. Knowing how to navigate rights clearances can help ensure that creative content is legally compliant and ready for exploitation. This class will explore the types of copyrighted materials commonly used in creative projects and help attendees identify elements that may require licensing\, including footage and image licensing\, personality and likeness rights\, rights of publicity\, public-domain materials\, user-generated content\, artwork\, logos\, trademarked buildings\, brands and products\, quotes\, book excerpts\, speeches\, union reuse fees\, iconic characters\, and commercial music clearances. \nInstructor: Melissa Somosky \nFormer Senior Content Acquisition Manager @ Amazon Music \nMelissa Somosky worked as Senior Content Acquisition Manager at Amazon Music. Prior to this\, she was a Director of Global Rights at A+E Television Networks overseeing commercial music clearances and rights licensing. Melissa has also worked at the National Geographic Channel. She is also a 2016 graduate of the Women in Cable Television Rising Leaders Program. Melissa attended the College of William and Mary and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and American Studies in 2006. \nFees:\nFor members\, please contact registrations@vlany.org to receive your special discount code\, which will allow you to access and purchase your discounted ticket. \n$25 Full-Time Student (students must present proof of status after registering)\n$25 Artists Over Sixty\n$35 Arts Professional VLA Member\n$55 Arts Professional Non-Member\n$85 Legal Professional VLA Member\n$110 Legal Professional Non-Member\n$55 YAM’s Current Members and Associate Board \nPlease note you are not registered until full payment is received. \nAll registration fees are non-refundable. Instructors are subject to change and no refunds will be given in the event that there is a substitution of the instructor. \nFor more information on this program\, please contact VLA at registrations@vlany.org. \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://vlany.org/event/licensing-101-debunking-rights-and-clearance-misconceptions/
LOCATION:Morgan Lewis\, 101 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10178\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLE Classes
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SUMMARY:Fashioning the Law
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nREGISTER HERE\nOverview\n\n\n\nJoin VLA and Morgan Lewis for a panel discussion on IP and fashion! \n\n\n\n\nAbout \nExplore fashion law in our panel discussion focusing on in-house career experience for attorneys\, copyright\, trademark\, and patent protection for designers. Fashion is more than apparel—it’s a canvas for self-expression. Our panelists\, industry experts\, will share their insights on launching brands\, navigating legal challenges\, and the impact of AI on fashion\, etc. Whether you’re a designer or legal professional discover how these laws shape the dynamic intersection of creativity and commerce in fashion. \nDate & Location \nThursday\, September 24\, 6:30-8:30 PM \nMorgan\, Lewis & Bockius LLP | 101 Park Avenue\, New York \nContinuing Legal Education \nThis program provides 1 Professional Skills CLE credit\, approved for Non-Transitional and Transitional Attorneys. \nPanelists \n· Ayisha Morgan – General Counsel\, Elite World Group \n· David Eshmoili- General Counsel & Corporate Secretary\, David Yurman \n· Colleen Ganin – Partner\, Morgan Lewis \nAgenda \n\nIntroductions\nLooking to the Future Discussion\nQ&A\nNetworking reception\n\nFees \nNO TICKETS AT THE DOOR \n$25 Full-Time Student (must present proof of full-time status with registration) \n$35 Legal Professional VLA Member \n$40 Legal Professional Non-Member \nTo register by phone or email\, please contact 212.319.2787 x Ext. 10 or registrations@vlany.org. For more information about this program\, please contact VLA at mpan@vlany.org. \nMembership Discount Code: \nFor members\, please contact 212.319.2787 ext. 10 or registrations@vlany.org to receive a membership discount code. \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:Morgan Lewis\, 101 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10178\, United States
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