Copyright law is something that affects every photographer, not just those who are in business making money from their images. Copyright and intellectual property law are the foundations of the photography industry and all other creative businesses. So, why not educate yourself and know your rights? Join us May 26th, June 2nd & June 9th, as renowned art lawyer Barbara Hoffman unravels the significance of copyright.
This free comprehensive webinar for photographers and artists is free and open to ASMP Members & Non Members. We will examine the key factors of copyright laws. *At the end of each webinar, 15 minutes will be allotted for questions.*
PRESERVING YOUR LEGACY
JUNE 9th, 2020 | 3:00 PM TO 4.30 PM
***Rescheduled to June 22 2020***
a new registration link will be sent to all registrants
• Privacy and Publicity Releases
• How to select a business entity
• Plan estate & archives
Particular attention will be paid to explain how photographers can protect themselves, including:
Better business practices for photographers
Monetization of assets
Understanding contract terms
Preservation of a photographer's legacy
ABOUT OUR HOST:
Barbara Hoffman is known as the patron saint of photojournalists, based on her win in Agence France Presse v Morel, 769 F. Supp. 2d 295 (SDNY 2013), establishing the rights of photographers on the internet dealing with terms of services. Barbara Hoffman litigates and counsels in intellectual property and related areas such as authors’ rights, publishing, film, TV and entertainment, internet, and new media. A force to be reckoned with, Hoffman has been elected to Super Lawyers, Best Law Firms in art law and copyright law (2012-2020), Best Lawyers in the United States, and has been recognized by her peers with leadership positions such as Chair of the New York Bar Association Committee on Art Law.
