Monday, August 9, 2010
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ON THE INTERNET SEMINAR - August 11, 2010
CALIFORNIA LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS IS PLEASED TO PRESENT...
Intellectual Property on the Internet: An Advanced Seminar for Artists,
Writers, & Others Who Create & Use Digital Content
AUGUST 11, 2010
With William J.O'Brien, Esq.
DESCRIPTION:This program will provide insights and guidance about the
specialchallenges of using the Internet as a source, medium,
anddistribution channel for creative content.
Topics to be addressedinclude:
*
The practicalities of establishing and protecting copyrights in online
content
*
Ownership and control of collaborative efforts
*
What is "fair use" of copyrighted material?
*
Avoiding liability for unintentional infringement
*
Take-down notices and "safe harbors" under the Digital Millennium
Copyright Act
*
Use of trademarks on the Internet
*
Selection and protection of website names and URLs
*
Cybersquatting and domain-name disputes
SPEAKER:Bill O'Brien, Esq.is a trial and appellate lawyer with more than
19 years of experiencein intellectual property cases. Bill has extensive
experience withcopyright, trademark, trade dress, trade secret, patent,
and ideasubmission cases on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants.
Hiswork has involved I.P. rights in subjects ranging from films
tomilitary aircraft, from music to medical devices, and frominfomercials
to advanced chemistry. He has successfully representedclients in major
jury trials and in the federal and state appellatecourts.
Billbegan his intellectual property career at a widely
respectedintellectual property boutique, Christie Parker & Hale,
beforejoining O'Melveny & Myers, one of the country's top lawfirms. Bill
was a partner at O'Melveny and Co-Chair of its Patentand Technology
Litigation Practice Group. He was also a partner atAlschuler Grossman
Stein & Kahan, one of Southern California'smost highly regarded
entertainment litigation firms.
AtOne LLP, Bill is able to offer personal, high quality legal
servicesfar more efficiently and at much lower cost than is possible in
largefirms. One LLP's leaner and more flexible structure allows Bill
totailor his services to each client's objectives and resources,while
focusing on the objectives that are most likely to bring eachcase to a
successful conclusion. Bill works with clients tostrategically plan and
budget for each case at the outset of his workand on an ongoing basis
thereafter.
Billclosely follows developments in intellectual property law
andprocedure. He frequently speaks and writes on intellectual
propertyissues.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Ken Edwards Center, 1527 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
ADMISSION: General Admission: $20, Members of C.L.A., Santa Monica
Residents and Co-sponsors: $10, C.L.A. Senior Citizen Members & C.L.A.
Student Members: $5
REGISTRATION: Call CLA at (310) 998-5590, email us (please include your
contactinfo and specify the workshop date(s)) at:
toyin.moses@calawyersforthearts.org
86OZGzYkh34vbonXCeY72GLgWe4JYaLw> ,or register online at
http://www.calawyersforthearts.org/Default.aspx?pageId=597507
These workshops were made possible, in part, by support provided by
theCalifornia Arts Council, the Los Angeles County Arts Commission,
andthe California Community Foundation.
Intellectual Property on the Internet: An Advanced Seminar for Artists,
Writers, & Others Who Create & Use Digital Content
AUGUST 11, 2010
With William J.O'Brien, Esq.
DESCRIPTION:This program will provide insights and guidance about the
specialchallenges of using the Internet as a source, medium,
anddistribution channel for creative content.
Topics to be addressedinclude:
*
The practicalities of establishing and protecting copyrights in online
content
*
Ownership and control of collaborative efforts
*
What is "fair use" of copyrighted material?
*
Avoiding liability for unintentional infringement
*
Take-down notices and "safe harbors" under the Digital Millennium
Copyright Act
*
Use of trademarks on the Internet
*
Selection and protection of website names and URLs
*
Cybersquatting and domain-name disputes
SPEAKER:Bill O'Brien, Esq.is a trial and appellate lawyer with more than
19 years of experiencein intellectual property cases. Bill has extensive
experience withcopyright, trademark, trade dress, trade secret, patent,
and ideasubmission cases on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants.
Hiswork has involved I.P. rights in subjects ranging from films
tomilitary aircraft, from music to medical devices, and frominfomercials
to advanced chemistry. He has successfully representedclients in major
jury trials and in the federal and state appellatecourts.
Billbegan his intellectual property career at a widely
respectedintellectual property boutique, Christie Parker & Hale,
beforejoining O'Melveny & Myers, one of the country's top lawfirms. Bill
was a partner at O'Melveny and Co-Chair of its Patentand Technology
Litigation Practice Group. He was also a partner atAlschuler Grossman
Stein & Kahan, one of Southern California'smost highly regarded
entertainment litigation firms.
AtOne LLP, Bill is able to offer personal, high quality legal
servicesfar more efficiently and at much lower cost than is possible in
largefirms. One LLP's leaner and more flexible structure allows Bill
totailor his services to each client's objectives and resources,while
focusing on the objectives that are most likely to bring eachcase to a
successful conclusion. Bill works with clients tostrategically plan and
budget for each case at the outset of his workand on an ongoing basis
thereafter.
Billclosely follows developments in intellectual property law
andprocedure. He frequently speaks and writes on intellectual
propertyissues.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Ken Edwards Center, 1527 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
ADMISSION: General Admission: $20, Members of C.L.A., Santa Monica
Residents and Co-sponsors: $10, C.L.A. Senior Citizen Members & C.L.A.
Student Members: $5
REGISTRATION: Call CLA at (310) 998-5590, email us (please include your
contactinfo and specify the workshop date(s)) at:
toyin.moses@calawyersforthearts.org
86OZGzYkh34vbonXCeY72GLgWe4JYaLw> ,or register online at
http://www.calawyersforthearts.org/Default.aspx?pageId=597507
These workshops were made possible, in part, by support provided by
theCalifornia Arts Council, the Los Angeles County Arts Commission,
andthe California Community Foundation.
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