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Weekly arts and IP Events: April 26-May 2

Shourin Sen - 26 April 2010 – 9:00 am

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April, 2010
April 26, 2010 7:00 pm 9:30 pm	St. Louis, MO: Career Planning: The Sequel [link] 6128 Delmar, St. Louis, MO
April 27, 2010 5:30 pm 7:30 pm	Houston, TX: Estate Planning for Artists Seminar [link] TALA is pleased to offer an estate planning for artists seminar presented by Mary Galligan of Galligan and Manning. The session will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Caroline Collective space at 4820 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004. To register, please email < info[at]talarts.org >. Space is limited. Caroline Collective 4820 Caroline Street Houston, TX 77004
April 28, 2010 1:00 pm 2:30 pm	Webcast: Death of Major Label Distribution: Birth of DIY [link] Part of the ABA Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries 2010 Teleconference Series. Henry W. Root (Moderator), Esq., Partner, Lapidus, Root, Franklin & Sacharow, LLP, Santa Monica, CA Todd W. Brabec, Esq., Author, “Music, Money & Success” and Entertainment Industry Consultant, Los Angeles, CA Dara L. Gelbtuch, Esq., Manager of Digital Business Development, Sony Music Entertainment, New York, NY J Martin Lett, Esq., Partner, Register \| Lett LLP, Atlanta, GA Webcast/ Teleconference
April 28, 2010 4:00 pm 7:00 pm	Pittsburgh, PA: So You Wanna’ Be a 501c3? [link Setting up a 501(c)(3) involves a lot more than you may think. It’s a tricky and costly process and it might not be the best choice right now. Learn about the incorporation process and alternatives that may be more appropriate. You’ll learn about nonprofit governance and management issues and legal requirements. You’ll leave this class with homework, information and an outline to guide you through the next steps. Presenters Bob Moll, Executive Service Corps Jack Owen, Esq, Rhoades & Wodarczyk, LLC Yvonne Van Haitsma, MSW, ESC Program Coordinator, BCNM Fee: $65 (Early bird $55 if paid by April 21) - Consider this the first capital expense toward making your arts dream a reality! Please register online or by calling 412.397.6000. Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management Regional Enterprise Tower, 425 Sixth Avenue, Ste 2610
April 28, 2010 6:00 pm 8:00 pm	Miami, FL: What’s New and Next with Miami-Dade Art in Public Places [link] Public Places and tips for submitting a successful application. A LECTURE AND Q&A FEATURING BRANDI REDDICK, ARTISTS AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER FOR ART IN PUBLIC PLACES. Miami-Dade Art in Public Places program implements site-specific art installations in civic areas at various sites throughout Miami, including Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, fire and police stations, Port of Miami, libraries, parks, Miami International Airport, public housing developments, Metrorail and Metromover stations, and community health centers. These collaborative, innovative projects involve the thinking of artists, architects, engineers, historians, and landscape architects. About the Presenter Brandi Reddick, Artists and Communications Manager for Art in Public Places, coordinates the program’s management of artists and communications, from advisory committee and artist orientation meetings to public art project publicity and publications. Please join LegalArt as Brandi discusses recent public art commissions, the Call to Artists Process, and an overview of upcoming opportunities for local artists, including the Verde Gardens Affordable Housing Development, the Caleb Center Courthouse, the Kendall Soccer Park and the Northeast Branch Library, among others. EMAIL legalartprograms[at]gmail.com TO REGISTER. Special thanks to our host SPINELLO GALLERY SPINELLO GALLERY 155 NE 38th Street, No. 101 Miami, FL 33137
April 28, 2010 7:00 pm 8:30 pm	Santa Monica, CA: NEGOTIATING THE PRODUCER AGREEMENT DESCRIPTION: The producer is considered to be one of the key decision makers in the feature film world. The producer’s responsibilities are often divided into two roles: the “creative producer” and the “line producer.” . . . Understanding the producer agreement is an essential knowledge set for producers, directors, writers and anyone interested in the film business. This workshop will outline and discuss the basic terms of the producer agreement along with important issues to consider when negotiating the deal. SPEAKER: Akua Boyenne, Esq. is a Los Angeles-based entertainment attorney specializing in motion picture and television transactions. Her clients include award-winning and up-and-coming writers, directors, producers and production companies that work in both the studio and independent systems. ADMISSION: General Admission: $20, Members of CLA, Santa Monica Residents and Co-sponsors: $10, Senior Citizens & Students: $5! REGISTRATION: Call CLA at (310) 998-5590, or email Angela (please include your contact info and specify the workshop date(s)) at: clasocaled [at] aol.com. Ken Edwards Center, 1527 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
April 28, 2010 7:00 pm 8:30 pm	San Francisco, CA: Setting-up a Simple Bookkeeping System for Creative Artists [link] This workshop will explain how to set-up a simple and effective bookkeeping system for creative artists. With Gabriela Lujan, C.L.A.’s Business Manager and Bob Pimm, C.L.A.’s Chief Learning Officer and Director of Legal Services. Fort Mason Center, Building C, Room 265
April 29, 2010	NY, NY: 26th Annual Joint Patent Practice Seminar [link] Keynote Speaker, Honorable Pauline Newman, Circuit Judge United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit $420.00 Registration Fee-if payment is received by April 16, 2010 $450.00 Registration Fee-if payment is received after April 16, 2010 The Hilton New York, Grand Ballroom, 1335 Avenue of the Americas (between W53rd & W54th), New York, NY
April 29, 2010 12:30 pm 1:30 pm	Cambridge, MA: Taming Multiplicity in the Post-Print Era: Law Librarians, Legal Scholarship, and Access to the Law [link] Taming Multiplicity in the Post-Print Era: Law Librarians, Legal Scholarship, and Access to the Law Richard A. Danner, Senior Associate Dean for Information Services and Archibald C. and Frances Fulk Rufty Research Professor Of Law at Duke Law School RSVP requested http://tinyurl.com/dannertalk Sponsored by the Harvard Law School Library, the Office for Scholarly Communication, and the Berkman Center Professor Richard Danner has been at the forefront of the open access to legal scholarship movement and has also recently written about the role of academic law librarians in supporting faculty scholarship. He will discuss “Taming Multiplicity in the Post-Print Era: Law Librarians, Legal Scholarship, and Access to the Law”. Lamont Forum Room, Lamont Library, Harvard Yard Harvard University Cambridge, MA 02138
April 29, 2010 1:00 pm 3:00 pm	Seattle, WA: WRITERS & FREE SPEECH: IMPORTANT FIRST AMENDMENT CONSIDERATIONS [link] Does the First Amendment permit you to write freely whatever comes to your mind? You may decide not to worry about what others think of the substance of what you write; at what points and for what reasons should you be seriously concerned you might be sued? Do the circumstances change depending on whether you write fiction or news, in-print articles or online blogs? Join attorney Signe Naeve and Washington Lawyers for the Arts for a discussion about how the First Amendment applies to what you write; The discussion will include privacy laws, slander, libel, copyright and trademark, fair use and parody, and when the content of your writing and the forum in which you publish may have legal implications. FEE: In advance: $40 attorneys and paralegals; $15 artists and students At the door: $45 attorneys and paralegals; $20 artists and students Want to attend all three? Pay with a check in advance to the WLA office (701 5th Ave, Ste 4100, Seattle, WA 98104), get three for the price of two: $80 attorneys and paralegals; $30 artists and students. REGISTRATION: To register, click here to visit Brown Paper Tickets online, or call 800.838.3006. To pay at the door, RSVP to Washington Lawyers for the Arts at 206.328.7053. Please note that the event is subject to cancellation; visit thewla.org or call 206.328.7053 for more information. CLE Credit: 2.0 CLE credits pending Signe Naeve: Following several years of practicing intellectual property and media litigation at Perkins Coie LLP in Seattle, Signe is now the Associate Director for the Graduate Program in Intellectual Property Law and Policy at the University of Washington School of Law where she teaches First Amendment and Intellectual Property. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
April 29, 2010 1:00 pm 2:30 pm	Webcast: Hollywood Calling: Transactions in the Adapting a Book into a Film [link] Part of the ABA Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries 2010 Teleconference Series. Eric S. Brown, Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo, P.C., New York, NY Michael I. Rudell, Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo, P.C., New York, NY Webcast/ Teleconference
April 29, 2010 5:30 pm 7:00 pm	Nashville, TN: Gallery Relationships: A Legal Perspective for Visual Artists Ever thought about showing your artwork in a gallery but didn’t know where to start? This seminar will discuss legal issues artists should know about when showing with a gallery, including the nature of the artist-gallery relationship, inventorying artwork and consignment agreements. This program is a must for every visual artist and attorneys who represent them! BONUS: Stay after the program to visit the Frist Center galleries, which are open late on Thursdays. The Frist is graciously providing complimentary admission (and free parking) for seminar attendees! Reserve your spot today by RSVPing to: VLPA [at] abcnashville.org or (615) 743-3055. Cost: $10 – ABC Members, $15- Non Members CLE (1.5 hours): $50 – ABC Attorneys, $75 – Non Member Attorneys Frist Center for the Visual Arts (919 Broadway)
April 29, 2010 6:00 pm 8:00 pm	NY, NY: CopyRight and Risk in Film Practice CLE: The Copyright Society of the U.S.A. is a NY CLE Approved Provider. This course is Transitional and Nontransitional, and provides 1 Credit (based on 60 minutes). Please join us for a free, jointly-sponsored evening of cocktails and film discussions on Thursday night, April 29th, 2010 from 6-8 PM at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Whether you are young or simply young-at-heart, the Young Professionals Division of the Copyright Society of the USA and the New York State Bar Association’s Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section are excited to invite you to come, network and hear from some experts in the film industry. And, thanks to the generous support of the Cardozo Intellectual Property Society enjoy an open bar and snacks as well. CopyRight and Risk in Film Practice This panel will provide a look into business and copyright aspects of the film production, finance and distribution. Topics may include mitigation of production and distribution risk, chain-of-title, errors and omissions insurance, and determination of copyright infringement damages. The panel may also address the controversy surrounding the proposed Cantor Exchange which, if approved by federal regulators, will provide a platform for trading of derivatives based on domestic box office receipts. SPEAKERS: We are privileged to present respected practitioners Ezra Doner and Dennis Angel and our moderator Professor Derek Bambauer (Brooklyn Law School). To attend this exciting panel discussion, please complete the registration form, and mail or fax it to: The Copyright Society of the U.S.A., 352 7th Ave., Suite 739, NY, NY 10001, Fax # (212) 354-2847, by Tuesday April 27th. We look forward to seeing you on April 29th! The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, 55 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
April 30, 2010 Until May 2, 2010	Napa, CA: SFIPLA: Spring Seminar 2010 [link] Meritage Resort and Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA 94558
April 30, 2010 Until May 1, 2010	Cambridge, MA: ROFLCON II [link] Another two days and two nights of the most epic internet culture conference ever assembled. Informed commentators suggest that this may be the most important gathering of humanity since the fall of the tower of Babel. And yes, we’re still looking to get Goatse. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology
April 30, 2010 10:00 am 5:00 pm	NY, NY: Self Defense for Writers and Filmmakers [link] Speaker: Mark Litwak This seminar explains how writers and filmmakers can prevent problems from arising by properly securing underlying rights, and by encouraging the other party to live up to agreements by adding performance incentives, default penalties and arbitration clauses. In the event of a dispute, participants learn what remedies are available to enforce their rights. * 8 New York CLE Credits Available (Professional Practice, Non – Transitional Only) Manhattan, TBA
May, 2010
May 2, 2010 5:00 pm 6:00 pm	Santa Monica, CA: CLA’s Third Annual Artistic License Awards California Lawyers for the Arts invites you to join us for our Third Annual Artistic License Awards event at the William Turner Gallery in Santa Monica on Sunday, May 2nd. We will also be celebrating our 35th year of services to the arts. C.L.A.’s Santa Monica event will honor California First Lady Maria Shriver; U.S. House Representative Diane Watson, founding board member of C.L.A.; Geffen Playhouse for their Education and Outreach Program; law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson and attorney Elsa Ramo for their pro bono assistance to arts and arts organizations; and sculptor Robert Graham (in memoriam). This special event will consist of a reception, silent/live auction, awards ceremony, and music/entertainment program celebrating this year’s honorees. Family, friends, and colleagues are also welcome to join us for this outstanding and festive celebration. Feel free to pass this invitation on to your networks! http://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/email/newsletter/1410281945 To RSVP, download our reservation form here or call our Santa Monica office at (310) 998-5590. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.calawyersforthearts.org. Invitation to follow for the companion event in San Francisco on Friday, May 14th. Honorees include Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, the San Francisco Symphony, law firm Fenwick & West, Rhodessa Jones of Cultural Odyssey, and museum executive Henry Hopkins (in memoriam). William Turner Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Avenue, E-1, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Weekly IP and art law events (April 12-April 18)

Shourin Sen - 12 April 2010 – 10:09 am

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IP, Entertainment and Art Law Events

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April, 2010
April 12, 2010 Until April 13, 2010	Washington, DC: The 2010 National Arts Action Summit [link] The 23rd annual Arts Advocacy Day is the only national event that brings together a broad cross-section of America’s cultural and civic organizations, along with hundreds of grassroots advocates from across the country, to underscore the importance of developing strong public policies and appropriating increased public funding for the arts. Omni Shoreham Hotel 2500 Calvert St. NW Washington, DC 20008
April 12, 2010 1:30 pm 10:00 pm	NY, NY: “Day of Panels” at NYLS brought to you by MESLA The Media, Entertainment, and Sports Law Association at New York Law School is hosting its keynote event of the year on Friday, April 16th. A collection of distinct panel discussions will feature more than 15 practicing attorneys specializing in various legal fields including but not limited to Music, Film, Fashion and Advertising. The event will consist of four panel discussions showcasing the diverse expertise of its distinguished panelists in order to provide a rare educational and networking opportunity in an extremely competitive practice area. As a student organization with limited resources, MESLA truly benefits from the efforts of NYSBA members to support the discussions and your colleague/panelists. This event promises to be an engaging lineup of panel discussions. We encourage all members to join MESLA and its distinguished panelists this Friday at New York Law School, located on 185 West Broadway. Hosting an exceptional panel discussion is only one part of MESLA’s mission to connect our institution to the Entertainment Law industry in New York City; we need your help! Please help us continue to serve our student body by sending your RSVP to this address (frank.poe[at]law.nyls.edu). We look forward to seeing a room buzzing with stimulating conversation and excitement. Below is a link with directions to New York Law School as well as a schedule of the panels. The event is free of charge but space is limited and RSVP is mandatory by Tuesday April, 13th. Also please be sure to indicate which panels you would like to attend. Fashion: The Expansion and Development of Trade Dress – 12-15 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Film: Production Legal Issues: Beginning, Middle, and Distribution: April 16th, 1:45 – 3:00 p.m. Film: Financing, Advertising, and Product Placement: April 16th, 3:25 – 4:30 p.m. Music: The New Music Industry and the Digital Revolution – 5:00- 6:30 p.m. New York Law School
April 12, 2010 6:00 pm 8:00 pm	Boston, MA: The Future of Digital is Print: Flipping strategies upside down to Andrew Davis of Tippingpoint Labs will challenge your mind with his dynamic presentation. All are invited and these sessions are free of charge. Please register in advance at http://www.bbboston.org. Check the website soon for additional details, including the presenters’ biographies! The Bill Bordy Theater at Emerson College—216 Tremont Street, across from the Majestic Theatre and next to the Tam Bar
April 13, 2010 5:30 pm 7:30 pm	Houston, TX: Nonprofit Orientation Session [link] These sessions are designed to provide information to those interested in forming a tax exempt, nonprofit corporation and cover the basic function and structure of exempt organizations, bookkeeping and tax issues related to exempt organizations, and other pertinent information. Session will be presented by Erin Rodgers, TALA Staff Attorney. TALA Office 1540 Sul Ross Street Houston, TX 77006
April 13, 2010 7:00 pm 8:00 pm	San Francisco, CA: JOURNALIST EVAN RATLIFF WILL DISCUSS HIS ATTEMPT TO “VANISH” * JOURNALIST EVAN RATLIFF WILL DISCUSS HIS ATTEMPT TO “VANISH” at the next installment of EFF’s dynamic Geek Reading series on Tuesday, April 13. In a groundbreaking experiment last August, Evan challenged readers of Wired Magazine to track him down as he dodged across the country. Evan will share his behind-the-scenes experiences of what it means to disappear in the digital age, exploring the questions of privacy, surveillance, and identity. Join us this upcoming Tuesday at 7 PM at 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco. Hope to see you there! For ticketing information: http://action.eff.org/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=100181 111 Minna Gallery
April 14, 2010 7:00 pm 9:30 pm	St. Louis, MO: Music and Money: The Invisible World of Music Publishings [link] Get sound advice from Shawn Murphy, former director of ASCAP’s Chicago office. He’ll explain why publishing is where the money is in the music business. He’ll also outline the benefits of joining ASCAP or BMI. 6128 Delmar, St. Louis, MO
April 15, 2010 2:00 pm 2:45 pm	BrightTalk Webcast: Trademark Issues in an Online Environment By Connie Ellerbach, Partner in the IP Group at Fenwick & West. http://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/5427
April 15, 2010 4:00 pm 6:30 pm	Boston, MA: Ten Ways to Conceive of the Derivative Work Right in Copyright Law [link] PANEL PROFESSOR JESSICA SILBEY, MODERATOR Suffolk University Law School PROFESSOR PAMELA SAMUELSON, COMMENTARY Distinguished Professor of Law, Berkeley School of Law PROFESSOR JULIE E. COHEN Harvard University Law School PROFESSOR STEPHEN M. MCJOHN Suffolk University Law School ALFRED C. YEN Boston College Law School PROFESSOR JONATHAN ZITTRAIN, HARVARD LAW SCHOOL Co-Founder and Faculty Co-Director, Berkman Center for Internet & Society Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont St., Boston, MA
April 15, 2010 6:00 pm 8:00 pm	Kansas City, KS: Insiders’ Guide to the Arts in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area: A Panel Presentation [link] The panel will include: · Leaders from leading arts organizations that have artists’ resources and education · Legal advisors for artists starting their own businesses or marketing themselves · A prominent gallery director · A screenwriter/director who has made a living in film-making and education · An arts grant manager · A dance company manager YWCA of Greater Kansas City, 1017 North 6th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101
April 16, 2010 8:00 am 5:00 pm	St. Louis Park, MN: Spring Symposia to Explore Trade Secret Law [link] The Evolution of Trade Secret Law is topic of April Hamline Law Review Symposium Hamline Law Review will host a spring symposium, “The Evolution of Trade Secret Law: Reflecting on 30 Years of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act,” on Friday, April 16 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Trade secret scholars from around the country will gather to assess the meaning, impact and future of the Uniform Trade Secret Act (UTSA), which was adopted 30 years ago. For more information, visit http://law.hamline.edu/hamline-law-review or contact Deb Lange at 651-523-2122 or dlange [ at ] hamline.edu. Please note that 6.5 CLE Credits will be applied for. Hamline University School of Law, 1600 Utica Avenue, Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
April 16, 2010 9:00 am 5:00 pm	Washington, DC: 7th Annual IP/Gender Symposium: Gender & Invention [link] Sponsored by American University Washington College of Law’s Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property Women and the Law Program Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law In collaboration with Dan Burk, Chancellor’s Professor of Law, U.C. Irvine The Spring 2010 symposium on Gender and Invention will be highly interdisciplinary, including historians, social scientists, legal academics, cultural scholars, and practicing lawyers. American University Washington College of Law, 4801 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20016
April 16, 2010 9:00 am 11:00 am	Melrose Park, PA: IBM and the Holocaust: Legal and Ethical Implications [link] By Edwin Black. As the Third Reich embarked upon its plan of conquest and genocide, IBM and its subsidiaries helped create enabling technologies, step-by-step, from the identification and cataloging programs of the 1930s to the selections of the 1940s, all for the sake of profit. Mr. Black will review the carefully crafted corporate collusion with the Third Reich as well as the structured deniability of oral agreements, undated letters, and Geneva intermediaries. One (1) ethics and two (2) substantive credits: $100 Breakfast included; dietary laws observed. Doors open at 8:30 am; course starts promptly at 9:00 am. Speaker’s publications available for purchase and signing. Gratz College, 7605 Old York Road, Melrose Park, PA 19027
April 16, 2010 9:30 am 3:30 pm	Winona, MN: Marketing for Artists and Artists & Web 2.0 [link] $70, including lunch. Registrations being handled through the Outreach/Continuing Education Dept Tau Center, 511 Hilbert St., Winona, MN,
April 16, 2010 1:00 pm 4:30 pm	Melrose Park, PA: Following the Trail to “Dead City” [link] This course presents the intriguing story of Egon Schiele’s painting, Dead City, after it was stolen by the Nazis and legal efforts to bring it back into the Grunbaum family. By Raymond J. Dowd of Copyright Litigation Blog. Three (3) substantive credits: $100 Discount for full day: $185. Contact Mindy Blechman for discount: mblechman@gratz.edu; 215-635-7300 x 154 Lunch included for participants who attend both classes. Gratz College, 7605 Old York Road, Melrose Park, PA 19027
April 17, 2010 9:30 am 3:30 pm	St. Paul, MN: Professional Practices for Mid-Career Artists [link] Jackie Battenfield is a painter and printmaker, living in Brooklyn, New York. She is the author of The Artist”s Guide: How to Make a Living Doing What You Love published by Da Capo Press, 2009. $100, advanced registration required Springboard Office, 308 Prince Street, Suite 270, St. Paul, MN, 55101
April 17, 2010 12:00 pm Until April 18, 2010 2:00 am	Mt. Vernon, WA: Moving Forward: Resources for Artists [link] Miguel Guillen, Artist Resources Manager for Artist Trust, will discuss the essentials of presenting your work; how to get informed about the funding and exhibition possibilities available to Washington State artists; and information on health care, insurance, emergency assistance, and legal services available to artists. Skagit Valley College, Room: Hodson 211, 2405 East College Way

IP and arts law events: April 3 – April 11

Shourin Sen - 2 April 2010 – 4:19 pm

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April, 2010
April 2, 2010 6:00 pm 7:45 pm	San Jose, CA: Music Law 2: Intermediate With Keith Cooper. Room 210 of the Music Bldg. at San José State University
April 3, 2010 9:00 am 5:00 pm	Miami, FL: FREE LEGAL SERVICE DAY FOR MIAMI ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS To register contact us at legalartprograms@gmail.com The Free Legal Service Day is open to artists and arts organizations to discuss any current or envisioned art, entertainment, intellectual property, real estate, contract, estate planning, immigration law issues and other business related questions. LegalArt membership is required to participate. To become a LegalArt member ($30 annual fee for individuals, $45 for organizations), email legalartprograms@gmail.com. Artists and arts organizations must register in advance to have their individual legal issues addressed at the Free Legal Service Day. Prior to the consultation, UM law students and professional attorneys will do preliminary background research on the issues, allowing for a thorough counseling session. Individuals will have appointments with their assigned attorneys and consultations will take 30-60 minutes. University of Miami School of Law Room E352, 1311 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
April 3, 2010 12:00 pm 2:00 pm	Seattle, WA: MOVING FORWARD: RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS [link] Miguel Guillen, Artist Resources Manager for Artist Trust, will discuss the essentials of presenting your work; how to get informed about the funding and exhibition possibilities available to Washington State artists; and information on health care, insurance, emergency assistance, and legal services available to artists. Miguel will also present information about Artist Trust’s grant programs, professional resources, and the EDGE Professional Development Program Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 South Main Street
April 5, 2010 7:00 pm 9:00 pm	St. Louis, MO: Copyright Clinic [link] Do you have pressing questions about copyright? Here’s your chance to learn the basics. Then you’ll have an opportunity to spend 15 minutes talking to a volunteer lawyer. Consultations will be scheduled in person that evening and may not be available if you do not register in advance. 6128 Delmar, St. Louis, MO
April 6, 2010 1:00 pm 4:00 pm	NY, NY: Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exemption Workshop [link] *3 CLE credits (2 Professional Practice and 1 Skills, traditional format, transitional and non-transitional) This workshop provides valuable information about starting a nonprofit organization. State issues to be covered include articles of incorporation, bylaws, and the first organization meeting. VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022
April 6, 2010 6:00 pm 8:00 pm	Boston, MA: E-books: Evolution or Revolution? Location: The Bill Bordy Theater at Emerson College—216 Tremont Street, across from the Majestic Theatre and next to the Tam Bar. All are invited and these sessions are free of charge. Please register in advance at http://www.bbboston.org Check the website soon for additional details, including the presenters’ biographies! Bill Bordy Theater at Emerson College—216 Tremont Street, across from the Majestic Theatre and next to the Tam Bar.
April 7, 2010 Until April 10, 2010	Arlington, VA: Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference of the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law [link] Crystal Gateway, Marriott, Arlington, VA
April 7, 2010 12:15 pm 2:00 pm	NY, NY: What You Need to Know About Copyright Terms Outside the United States [link] Sponsored by the Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section’s Copyright and Trademark Committee of the New York State Bar Association 1.5 MCLE Credits in Law Practice Management Basic Level Course Co Chairs Jay Kogan, Esq. and Neil J. Rosini, Esq. Speaker Mr. Dennis Angel Program Description Many copyright lawyers can determine what United States works are in the public domain in the United States, but they are unsure as to what rules apply in determining the potential impact of copyright terms outside of the United States. Dennis Angel, noted authority on United States and foreign copyright law, will tell us what we need to know about using non-U.S. works in the United States and what we need to know about exploiting works outside of the United States. Price: $25.00 for Members; $35.00 for non-members; $15.00 for students Seating is Limited–Please Register Early BMI, 320 W. 57th St., NYC
April 7, 2010 12:30 pm 2:00 pm	Online: Viral Marketing and User-Generated Content [link] AIPLA Live Online Seminar Presented By: Ed Fallon, Behringer Jeff Greenbaum, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz Online
April 7, 2010 1:00 pm 2:30 pm	Webcast: Pro Bono as Career Development & Hot Topics in Entertainment Law [link] This program is part of the ABA Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries 2010 Teleconference Series. Marci Rolnik, Legal Services Director, Lawyers for the Creative Arts, Chicago, IL Peter J. Strand, Leavens, Strand & Glover, LLC, Chicago, IL Webcast/ Teleconference
April 7, 2010 5:30 pm 8:45 pm	Chicago, IL: Not-for-Profit Incorporation and Tax Exemption [link] Lawyers for the Creative Arts will again present its workshop on Not-for-Profit Incorporation and Tax Exemption. The cost is $100 for one person, and $125 for two people. 213 W. Institute Place, Suite 403
April 7, 2010 6:00 pm 9:00 pm	NY, NY: (LIVE PROGRAM) Drafting Arbitration Clauses: Pre-Nuptials for Businesses [link] New York City Bar 42 West 44th Street New York 10036
April 7, 2010 7:00 pm 8:30 pm	San Francisco, CA: Resolving Disputes in Small Claims Court and/or Mediation [link] With Jill Roisen, Christina Wiellette, and Bob Pimm. This workshop will cover the nuts-and-bolts of how (and whether) to resolve a dispute through small claims court and/or by mediation. Fort Mason Center, Building C, Room 265
April 8, 2010 4:00 pm 6:00 pm	NY, NY: Forming Your For-Profit Arts Business [link] This class will be taught by VLA’s Executive Director, Elena M. Paul, Esq. This workshop provides valuable information about starting an arts-related business. VLA, 1 East 53rd Street (auditorium), NY, NY 10022
April 8, 2010 6:30 pm 8:30 pm	Miami, FL: A panel discussion with local art administrators, curators, and gallerists A discussion for emerging artists who want to fine tune their professional practices. Email legalartprograms-at–gmail.com to register. 3100 NW Seventh Avenue, Miami, FL
April 9, 2010 Until April 10, 2010	Amery, WI: On Your Way: Completion of an Institute implementation plan and follow-up networks and resources [link] Rural Arts Management Institute presented in partnership by Arts Wisconsin and Northern Lakes Center for the Arts at the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, Amery, WI. Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, Amery, WI
April 9, 2010 Until April 10, 2010	Berkeley, CA: Copyright @ 300 Conference [link] The Berkeley Center for Law & Technology, in conjunction with the High Tech Law Institute of Santa Clara University Law School and the Berkeley Technology Law Journal, will host a two-day conference on April 9–10, 2010 to explore the past and future of copyright law. Isabella Alexander, Cambridge University Olufunmilayo Arewa, Northwestern Law School Hank Barry, Sidley Austin LLP Lionel Bently, Cambridge University Oren Bracha, University of Texas Law School Andrew Bridges, Winston & Strawn LLP Julie E. Cohen, Visiting Professor, Harvard Law School; Georgetown University Law School Kenneth Crews, Columbia Law School Abraham Drassinower, University of Toronto Law School Daniel Gervais, Vanderbilt University Law School Jim Gibson, University of Richmond Jane C. Ginsburg, Columbia Law School Tomás Gómez-Arostegui, Lewis & Clark Law School Carla Hesse, University of California, Berkeley Bernt Hugenholtz, University of Amsterdam Justin Hughes, Cardozo Law School Peter Jaszi, American University Law School Jessica Litman, University of Michigan Law School Hon. Margaret McKeown, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Thomas Nachbar, University of Virginia Law School Neil Netanel, UCLA School of Law Tyler Ochoa, Santa Clara University Law School Marybeth Peters, U.S. Register of Copyrights Mark Rose, University of California, Santa Barbara Matthew Sag, DePaul University Law School Pamela Samuelson, BCLT & UC Berkeley School of Law William Schwartz, Morrison & Foerster LLP Jule Sigall, Microsoft Corp. Christopher Sprigman, University of Virginia Law School Elizabeth Townsend-Gard, Tulane University Law School Michael Traynor, past President, American Law Institute Molly Van Houweling, BCLT & UC Berkeley School of Law Thomas Vinje, Clifford Chance Fred von Lohmann, Electronic Frontier Foundation Jeremy Williams, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Tim Wu, Columbia Law School Claremont Hotel Club and Spa 41 Tunnel Road Berkeley, CA 94705
April 9, 2010	Boston, MA: Journalism’s Digital Transition: Unique Legal Challenges and Opportunities [link] Agenda The program will bring together panels of academics, legal practitioners, and journalists. Topics include the legal issues arising from news aggregation and managing online communities, as well as the question of what comes next for journalism, and how the legal profession can assist (or hinder) journalism’s digital transition. Registration Cost for the conference is $275 ($225 if registration is received before March 22), which includes all CLE/course materials and lunch. A “sponsors dinner” will be held at the Harvard Faculty Club. Cost for the dinner is $150. A portion of the registration fee will go towards supporting the Citizen Media Law Project and the Online Media Legal Network. The Berkman Center for Internet & Society Harvard Law School Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
April 9, 2010 12:00 pm 5:00 pm	NY, NY: The Ever-Changing Legal Canvas: An Examination of Legal Issues Affecting The Visual Arts Community [link] The ART LAW AND CULTURE SOCIETY, in association with CARDOZO ART LAW SOCIETY is pleased to announce a ground-breaking event, THE EVER-CHANGING LEGAL CANVAS. The Symposium will bring together diverse strands from the New York artistic and legal communities and facilitate their interweaving through frank, educated discourse and represents a vital opportunity for the worlds of art and law to collide and connect. The Symposium will feature 4 panels that will cover ADR/Mediation, Warranties of Authenticity, Copyright, and the First Amendment. Panels will be comprised of both prominent Art Law Practitioners, New York State Judges, Attorneys, and Scholarly Academics as well as Artisans, Craftsmen, and important contemporary Sculptors, Photographers, and Painters. The Keynote Address will be by Dr. Herbert Lazerow. Graduate of Harvard Law School, and Université de Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne. He is professor of law and director of the Institute on International and Comparative Law at The University of San Diego Law School. Other Panelists include: The Honorable Charles E. Ramos; The Honorable Barbara Jaffe;Jay Safer, Esq., Partner of Locke Lord and Bissell; John Cahill, Esq., Partner of Lynn and Cahill; Raymond Dowd Esq., Partner of Dunnington, Bartholow, & Miller LLP, Jo Backer Laird, Esq., Of Counsel, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LL, Sergio Munoz Sarmiento, Esq., Associate Director, Volunteer Lawyers for Arts; Amy J. Goldrich, Esq., The Offices of Amy Goldrich, Dean R. Nicyper, Esq., Partner, Fleming, Zulack, Williamson, Zauderer LLP; Marjorie Heins, Director of the Free Expression Policy Project, Prof. Robert Baruch Bush, Prof. Eric M. Freedman and Prof. Leon Friedman. Included among the featured artists are sculptor Eric Ernst (an artist and art critic) and internationally renowned photographer Paul Ickovic. The intersection of Art and Law is a fertile area that informs important Constitutional concerns. As Paul Ickovic has asserted, “As a street photographer, there’s nothing more crucial to my work than lawyers who are dedicated to free speech and artistic expression, and who actively work to safeguard such creative endeavors.” This event will provide a luncheon with price of registration and begins promptly at 12:00pm. Practicing attorneys, Appraisers, Artists and the General Public are all encouraged to attend. The Art Laws and Culture Society is an organization which is student run, student funded, and student staffed and based at Hofstra University School of Law. Private Attorney Cost: $65 Public/ Government Attorney: $40 Students/ Artists/ General Public: $25 To Register please email Jessica Shirinian: jShirinian [-at-]gmail.com The Cornell Club, The Ivy Room, 6 East 44th Street, New York City
April 9, 2010 12:30 pm 5:30 pm	Boston, MA: TTAB Comes to Boston Please register at BPLA.ORG. The three panelists will be Amy Brosius of Fish & Richardson in Boston, Pamela Chestek of Red Hat, Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina, and Aaron Silverstein of Saunders & Silverstein, Amesbury, MA. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES 12:30-1:15 Registration 1:30-2:10 Mark Robins on Developments in the First Circuit 2:10-3:00 Acting Chief Judge Rogers on TTAB Rules and ACR 3:00-3:15 Intermission 3:15-4:15 TTAB Final Hearing 4:15-5:00 Panel Discussion on TTAB Practice and Procedure 5:00-5:30 Reception with the Judges, Panelists and Speakers This is being hosted by the Trademarks and Unfair Competition Committee of the BPLA. Boston University Law School, 765 Commonwealth Ave., Stone Moot Court Room, 6th Floor.
April 10, 2010 9:00 am 7:00 pm	Los Angeles, CA: Flipping the Script: A Women in Entertainment Symposium DESCRIPTION: California Lawyers for the Arts is pleased to present this day-long symposium designed specifically for women working in the film, television, and music industries. Don’t miss out on this full day of cutting-edge panels, keynote presentations, roundtable discussions, and networking sessions dedicated to empowering women through an increased knowledge of legal and business issues in the entertainment industry. REGISTER BY FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2010 TO RECEIVE $10 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!!! ADMISSION: General Registration: $50, Member of CLA/Co-sponsoring Organization: $35, and Students/Senior Citizens: $25 FOR 3 HOURS OF MCLE CREDIT: Non CLA Member Attorneys $70, CLA Member Attorneys $55 REGISTRATION: Call CLA at (310) 998-5590, or email us at: clasocaled@gmail.com Please include your name, phone number, and whether you are interested in MCLE Credit, if you are an attorney. UCLA School of Law, 71 Dodd Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90095
April 10, 2010 12:00 pm 2:00 pm	Seattle, WA: Moving Forward Resources for Artists [link] Miguel Guillen, Artist Resources Manager for Artist Trust, will discuss the essentials of presenting your work; how to get informed about the funding and exhibition possibilities available to Washington State artists; and information on health care, insurance, emergency assistance, and legal services available to artists. Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 South Main Street

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Shourin Sen - 29 March 2010 – 8:30 am

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IP, Entertainment and Art Law Events

When	What

March, 2010
March 29, 2010 7:00 pm 9:00 pm	Austin, TX: Income Tax Seminar for Artists co-sponsored by the Austin Music Foundation [link]This income tax seminar for individual artists is co-sponsored by Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts (TALA) and the Austin Music Foundation and will give attendees on overview of tax regulations pertinent to individual artists and the process for filing an individual 1040 return. Austin Community Foundation 4315 Guadalupe Street Austin, TX 78751-3644
March 30, 2010 6:00 pm 8:30 pm	Minneapolis, MN: Recordkeeping and Financial Management for Artists [link]Presenter: Kathleen Richert, Springboard for the Arts Tuition: $45 in advance, $50 at the door- or take all three for $120 Highpoint Center for Printmaking, 912 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55408
March 31, 2010 12:00 pm 1:00 pm	Santa Monica, CA: Promoting Your Art Through New Media Location [link]With Richard Tucci. Ken Edwards Center, 1527 Fourth Street
March 31, 2010 12:00 pm 1:00 pm	Sacramento, CA: Maintaining Your Arts Nonprofit Organization [link]With Debbie Cooke. 1418 20th St. Suite 201, Sacramento, CA 95811
April, 2010
April 1, 2010 9:00 am 11:00 am	NY, NY: Topics in the Fashion and Cosmetics Industries [link]Please join the Trademark Law Committee in a lively and educational breakfast roundtable event on Hot Topics in the Fashion and Cosmetics Industries presented by our distinguished panel of industry experts: •Guillermo Jimenez, Professor, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY •Barbara Kolsun, Esq., Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Stuart Weitzman, New York, NY •Heather McDonald, Esq., Partner, Baker Hostetler, New York, NY Our panelists will be discussing issues of particular concern in the noted industries, including: •Anti-counterfeiting strategies •Best practices for dealing with grey market goods and parallel imports •Fashion licensing •The Design Piracy Prohibition Act •Commentary on recent cases and the scope of IP protection in the fashion industry •Cosmetics compliance issues This program has been approved for 2.0 MCLE credits in the area of Professional Practice. Please note that this program is a non-transitional course. Newly admitted attorneys will not receive MCLE credit for their participation. Registration fees are $25 for NYSBA Intellectual Property Law Section members; $35 for all others. The fee includes a light breakfast. Thomson CompuMark 530 Fifth Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10036
April 2, 2010 6:00 pm 7:45 pm	San Jose, CA: Music Law 2: Intermediate With Keith Cooper. Room 210 of the Music Bldg. at San José State University
April 3, 2010 9:00 am 5:00 pm	Miami, FL: FREE LEGAL SERVICE DAY FOR MIAMI ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS To register contact us at legalartprograms-at-gmail.comThe Free Legal Service Day is open to artists and arts organizations to discuss any current or envisioned art, entertainment, intellectual property, real estate, contract, estate planning, immigration law issues and other business related questions. LegalArt membership is required to participate. To become a LegalArt member ($30 annual fee for individuals, $45 for organizations), email legalartprograms-at-gmail.com. Artists and arts organizations must register in advance to have their individual legal issues addressed at the Free Legal Service Day. Prior to the consultation, UM law students and professional attorneys will do preliminary background research on the issues, allowing for a thorough counseling session. Individuals will have appointments with their assigned attorneys and consultations will take 30-60 minutes. University of Miami School of Law Room E352, 1311 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
April 3, 2010 12:00 pm 2:00 pm	Seattle, WA: MOVING FORWARD: RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS [link]Miguel Guillen, Artist Resources Manager for Artist Trust, will discuss the essentials of presenting your work; how to get informed about the funding and exhibition possibilities available to Washington State artists; and information on health care, insurance, emergency assistance, and legal services available to artists. Miguel will also present information about Artist Trust’s grant programs, professional resources, and the EDGE Professional Development Program Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 South Main Street

Weekly intellectual property and arts law events: March 23 – March 28

Shourin Sen - 23 March 2010 – 5:55 pm

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IP, Entertainment and Art Law Events

When	What

March, 2010
March 23, 2010 6:00 pm 8:30 pm	Minneapolis, MN: Legal Considerations for Artists Presenter: Kathleen Richert, Springboard for the Arts Tuition: $45 in advance, $50 at the door- or take all three for $120 Highpoint Center for Printmaking, 912 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN
March 24, 2010 7:30 am 4:30 pm	Minneapolis, MN: Remix, Refresh, Reload: 2010 Nonprofit Technology and Comm Conference [link]RemixRefreshReload is a daylong conference designed to provide an overview of current and emerging technology resources and tools and specific hands-on information to help you create effective communications to reach and engage your audience. The conference is designed for nonprofit leaders and practitioners at any level of experience. March 24, Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
March 24, 2010 1:00 pm 2:30 pm	Webcast: Identification and Negotiation of Key Issues in Sport Sponsorships and Facility Naming Rights Transactions [link]Part of the ABA Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries 2010 Teleconference Series. Jeffrey B. Gewirtz, Senior Vice President/General Counsel, NETS Basketball / Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, New York, NY Richard L. Brand, Partner, Arent Fox LLP, Washington, DC Webcast/ Teleconference
March 24, 2010 6:00 pm 7:00 pm	Newark, NJ: Copyright panel discussion [link]Seton Hall University School of Law Arts Law Society Copyright panel discussion featuring NJVLA Executive Director Tracey I. Batt, Esq. Seton Hall University School of Law One Newark Center Newark, NJ 07102
March 24, 2010 7:00 pm 8:30 pm	San Francisco, CA: Getting Permission to Use Someone Elseâ€™s Work [link]Presented by attorney Kathryn Wheble. Fort Mason Center, Building C, Room 265
March 24, 2010 7:00 pm 8:45 pm	Los Angeles, CA: How Many Billboards? Panel: Visual Rights to the City [link]The panel will be facilitated by panel series curator Anne Bray of Freewaves. Participating Panelists: Toby Miller, Professor of Media & Cultural Studies, UC-Riverside Rick Robinson, General Manager, MacDonald Media Christine Pelisek, Journalist, LA Weekly John Tehranian, Attorney and Partner, One LLP ALOUD at Central Library Mark Taper Auditorium, Fifth & Flower Streets, Downtown Los Angeles, 90071
March 25, 2010 12:00 pm 1:30 pm	Tacoma, WA: Intellectual Property Essentials [link]Rebekah O’Hara and Wade Neal will explain the differences between copyrights, trademarks and patents. You’ll also learn about copyright and trademark registration, including the benefits of registration and the costs. You’ll learn about who owns the copyright in a work created by more than one person and works created in the course of employment. Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
March 25, 2010 12:00 pm 1:30 pm	Seattle, WA: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ESSENTIALS [link]FEE: In advance: $35 attorneys and paralegals; $10 artists and students At the door: $40 attorneys and paralegals; $15 artists and students REGISTRATION: To register, click here to visit Brown Paper Tickets online, or call 800.838.3006. To pay at the door, RSVP to Washington Lawyers for the Arts at 206.328.7053. Please note that the event is subject to cancellation; visit thewla.org or call 206.328.7053 for more information. CLE Credit: 1.5 CLE credits Approved Photographic Center Northwest, 900 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
March 25, 2010 4:00 pm 6:30 pm	NY, NY: Legal Issues in Film [link]This class will provide an overview of the legal issues and common business arrangements used in film and television projects. * 2.5 CLE Credits Available, 1 Professional Practice, 1 Skills and .5 Ethics (Transitional Only) VLA, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022 (Auditorium)
March 25, 2010 6:00 pm 7:45 pm	San Jose, CA: Music Law 1: Basic [link]With Edward Hearn. Room 210 of the Music Bldg. at San JosÃ© State University
March 25, 2010 7:00 pm 8:00 pm	Washington, DC: Trademark Basics Workshop [link]To register or for more information, contact legalservices@thewala.org. Finnegan, 901 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001
March 25, 2010 7:00 pm 9:00 pm	Olathe, KS: Sales Tax for Artists [link] Cedar Lake Village, 15329 S. Lone Elm Rd., Olathe, KS
March 26, 2010 11:30 am 2:00 pm	NY, NY: Calculation of Damages in a Patent Case [linkWright Brothers v. Curtis-Herring: Direct and Cross Examinations of Patent Damages Expert Sharon Barner, USPTO Deputy Director, as the presiding Judge John R. Lane, Frommer Lawrence & Haug LLP â€“ as the expert for the patentee Richard L. Rainey, Covington & Burling â€“ as counsel for Wright Brothers Robert G. Krupka, P.C., Kirkland & Ellis â€“ as counsel for Curtis-Herring Calculation of Damages in a Patent Case Hon. Barbara S. Jones, District Judge, U.S. District Court, S.D.N.Y. Hon. William G. Young, District Judge, U.S. District Court, D. Mass. Edward E. Vassallo, Fitzpatrick Cella Harper & Scinto Annemarie Hassett, Goodwin Procter LLP Ira J. Levy, Goodwin Procter LLP: Moderator $165 NYIPLA Member; $190 Non-NYIPLA Member The Starlight Roof at The Waldorf=Astoria, 301 Park Avenue, New York, NY
March 26, 2010 12:00 pm 1:00 pm	Boston, MA: Provenance Research at the MFA [link]Victoria Reed, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, will be speaking on provenance research. Boston Bar Association, 16 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
March 26, 2010 7:00 pm 10:00 pm	Seattle, WA: EDGE Artists’ Final Presentations, Program for Writers [link]If you enjoy getting acquainted with artists and their work, consider attending EDGE Artists’ Final Presentations! These events occur at the end of each cycle of the EDGE Professional Development Program, and they are a great way to learn directly from filmmakers, writers and visual artists about their work and creative process. Jack Straw Productions 4261 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, WA 98105

Weekly intellectual property and arts law events: March 12 – March 21

Shourin Sen - 12 March 2010 – 9:00 am

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Dear Friends:

I apologize for posting infrequently this past week. I’ll be back on schedule starting Monday. Here are the intellectual property and arts law events for the upcoming week.

IP, Entertainment and Art Law Events

When	What

March, 2010
March 12, 2010 Until March 13, 2010	Amery, WI: Spreading The Word: Marketing, participant recruitment and advocacy [link]Rural Arts Management Institute presented in partnership by Arts Wisconsin and Northern Lakes Center for the Arts at the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, Amery, WI. Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, Amery, WI
March 12, 2010 11:00 am 6:00 pm	NY, NY: Film · Music · Interactive Legal & Business Bootcamp [link]Sessions will include:· Intellectual Property (copyright, trademarks, non-disclosure agreements) · Contract Essentials and Negotiation Skills · For-Profit, Non-Profit, Fiscal Sponsorship Models · Considerations for Documentary and Fact-Based Projects · Internet, Websites, Blogs Program Faculty: Elena M. Paul, Esq. Executive Director Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Sergio Muñoz Sarmiento, Esq. Associate Director Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Brian Taylor Goldstein, Esq. Fettmann, Tolchin and Majors, P.C. Peter Rienecker, Esq. Vice President and Senior Counsel, Original Programming Home Box Office, Inc. Frederick N. Samuels, Esq. Cahn & Samuels, LLP Herrick, Feinstein LLP, 2 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10016
March 13, 2010 2:30 pm 4:30 pm	Wenatchee, WA: Moving Forward: Resources for Artists [link]Miguel Guillen, Artist Resources Manager for Artist Trust, will discuss the essentials of presenting your work; how to get informed about the funding and exhibition possibilities available to Washington State artists; and information on health care, insurance, emergency assistance, and legal services available to artists. Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center
March 15, 2010 1:00 pm 4:00 pm	NY, NY: Nonprofit Incorporation and Tax Exemption Workshop [link]*3 CLE credits (2 Professional Practice and 1 Skills, traditional format, transitional and non-transitional)This workshop provides valuable information about starting a nonprofit organization. State issues to be covered include articles of incorporation, bylaws, and the first organization meeting. VLA Auditorium, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022
March 16, 2010 6:00 pm 8:00 pm	Kansas City, MO: What Everyone Needs to Know About Copyrights [link] Arts Incubator, 115 W. 18th St., Kansas City, MO
March 16, 2010 6:00 pm 8:30 pm	Minneapolis, MN: Marketing for Artists [link]This session is devoted to identifying the right audience for your artistic output, positioning yourself, and developing marketing strategies and a marketing plan geared for that audience. Highpoint Center for Printmaking, 912 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55408
March 17, 2010 12:00 pm 1:30 pm	Seattle, WA: Tips for Success Before the BPAI [link]Topic: Tips for Success Before the BPAI Speaker: William F. Smith, Of Counsel, Woodcock Washburn LLP Chapter Members:$55.00 Non Members:$75.00 Students:$35.00 Washington Athletic Club 1325 Sixth Avenue Seattle,WA 98101
March 17, 2010 12:30 pm 1:30 pm	Boston, MA: Patent Ownership & Licenses: A Map to Landmines Laid by the Federal Circuit [link]Vickie L. Henry and Nathan C. Henderson, both of Foley Hoag LLP, will distill patent ownership and licensing options to maximize patent value and avoid undercutting patent litigation rights. Boston Bar Association, 16 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
March 17, 2010 1:00 pm 2:00 pm	Webcast: False Marking and Private Enforcement After Forest Group v. Bon Tool [link]Sponsors: The American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Propery Law and the ABA Center for Continuing Legal Education.Joshua R. Slavitt Pepper Hamilton, LLP Philadelphia, PA Online and teleconference
March 18, 2010 12:00 pm 1:00 pm	Webcast: Supreme Court Reversal Rates: Evaluating the Federal Courts of Appeals [link]Sponsors: The American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law, Judicial Division and the ABA Center for Continuing Legal Education.Denise W. DeFranco (Moderator) Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP Cambridge, MA Chief Judge Paul R. Michel U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Washington, DC Carter G. Phillips Sidley Austin LLP Washington, D.C. Online and Teleconference
March 18, 2010 3:30 pm 6:00 pm	Philadelphia, PA: Federal Circuit Year in Review [link] The Union League, 140 South Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19102.
March 18, 2010 4:00 pm 6:00 pm	NY, NY: Forming Your For-Profit Arts Business [link]This class will be taught by VLA’s Executive Director, Elena M. Paul, Esq. This workshop provides valuable information about starting an arts-related business. VLA, 1 East 53rd Street (auditorium), NY, NY 10022
March 19, 2010 9:30 am 12:00 pm	Eden Prairie, MN: Legal Considerations for Artists Presenter: Kathleen Richert, Springboard for the Arts Tuition: $45 for members, $50 non-members, please go to http://www.edenprairie.org to register Eden Prairie Arts Center, 7650 Equitable Rd., Eden
March 20, 2010 4:00 pm 11:00 pm	Phoenix, AZ: Downtown Phoenix Festival of the Arts (fundraiser for [link]A festival of all things art. An event to benefit Artlink, Volunteer Legal Assistance for Artists, First Fridays, and the Rosson House Museum. Heritage & Science Park, Phoneix, AZ

Weekly IP, Entertainment and Art Law Events

Shourin Sen - 5 March 2010 – 11:25 am

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The events from today through Sunday, March 14 are listed below. You can find other events that are more distant in the future by clicking the Events link at the top of the site. If you are hosting an event and its not on the list, please feel free to email me. Have a good weekend.

March 5, 2010 10:30 am 4:00 pm	Kalamazoo, MI: West Michigan Corporate IP Roundtable [link No charge. Lunch included. Western Michigan Technology Park 4601 Campus Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
March 5, 2010 7:30 pm 9:30 pm	NY, NY: The Aesthetics of the Contract and the Contract of Aesthetics [link] Daniel McClean, a curator/lawyer, will discuss legal contracts from two perspectives: how Post-Conceptual artists use the medium of the contract to create artworks, and how lawyers create contracts and the role that aesthetics might play in their construction and interpretation. The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Meeting Hall, 42 West 44th Street
March 6, 2010 10:00 am 5:15 pm	Pittsburgh, PA: Public Art 101 [link] $25 ($20 for Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Members) Fee includes continental breakfast and lunch. This all-day workshop presented by artists and administrators who are currently working in the field and commissioning projects will give you an opportunity to learn about artist opportunities, fabrication and materials, legal issues, budgeting, working with communities, and planning for successful projects. Presenters Include: Leslie Ansley, Artist, Pittsburgh, PA Morton Brown, Public Art Manager, City of Pittsburgh Lea Donatelli, Program Manager, Office of Public Art Kelly Pajek, Deputy Director, Percent for Art Program, New York, NY Renee Piechocki, Director, Office of Public ArtJon Rubin, Artist, Pittsburgh, PA Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, 810 Penn Avenue, Suite 200, Pittsburgh 15222
March 6, 2010 11:00 am 3:00 pm	Houston, TX: Individual Income Tax Seminar for Artists [link] Sponsored by Texas Accountants & Lawyers for the Arts. Presented by Michele Stanton, CPA. Art League Houston Education Building (1003 Bomar Street, Houston, Texas 77006; at the corner of Bomar Street and Montrose Boulevard)
March 6, 2010 2:00 pm 5:30 pm	Toronto, Canada: Demystifying Public Art Commissions [link] CARFAC Ontario and Mural Routes are pleased to present a special workshop on Demystifying Public Art Commissions. FULL! Demystifying Public Art Commissions-TORONTO Instructor: Adrian Göllner Date: Saturday, March 6th, 2010 Time: 1:00 PM to 4:30+ PM Location: Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina Avenue, Suite 120, Toronto ON Price: $50.00 + GST for Mural Routes and CARFAC Ontario members; $65.00 + GST for non-members Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina Avenue, Suite 120, Toronto ON
March 6, 2010 3:00 pm 6:00 pm	Baltimore, MD: Internet Copyright Workshop [link] Join Maryland Lawyers for the Arts at Maryland Art Place (MAP) on Saturday, March 6 from 2 to 5 pm for an “Internet Copyright Workshop” with MLA Board Member and Ober-Kaler attorney Cynthia Sanders and artist Stacia Yeapanis. Power Plant Live!, 8 Market Place, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21202
March 8, 2010 8:00 pm 10:30 pm	St. Louis, MO: Low-Budget Film Agreements [link] Two attorneys and two filmmakers will walk you through VLAA’s sample agreements. Co-sponsored by CALOP, Cinema St. Louis and KDHK Media Arts. 6128 Delmar, St. Louis, MO
March 9, 2010 3:00 pm 3:45 pm	BrightTALK webcast: Trademark Issues in an Online Environment [link] Connie Ellerbach, Partner, IP Group Fenwick & West webcast
March 9, 2010 5:30 pm 8:30 pm	NY, NY: Starting your Culinary Business [link] This workshop provides valuable information about starting a culinary business, including restaurants, bakeries, bars, and catering companies. VLA, 1 East 53rd Street, NY, NY 10022 (Auditorium)
March 10, 2010 9:15 am 6:15 pm	NY, NY: OnCopyright Symposium [link] Bill Patry; Ben Sheffner; Fred von Lohmann; Virginia Rutledge; Jeremy Williams; Pogo (Nick Bertke); David Hoffman; Lois Wasoff; Jim Griffin; David Marburger; David Shields; Jessica Litman; Barbara Bloom; Jay Rosen; Gordon Crovitz; Dr. Srinandan Kasi; Gaby Darbyshire; Kasian Franks; Bill Burger The Union League Club, 38 East 37th Street, New York, NY 10016
March 10, 2010 9:30 am 10:30 am	NY, NY: Women in IP Breakfast Series – Recent Developments in Patent Law [link Moderator: CAREN KHOO, Assistant General Counsel of IP Litigation, Verizon Speaker: FLORA W. FENG, Senior Counsel, Global Intellectual Property - Patents, Kraft Foods, Inc.; KAREN HAGBERG, Morrison & Foerster Bar of the City of New York, 42 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036
March 10, 2010 5:00 pm 8:00 pm	Houston, TX: More 990 [link] Although many nonprofits have already experienced the challenge of completing the new 990 tax return mandated by the IRS, many will be encountering it for the first time as 2010 gets underway. Join Jody Blazek, CPA, and Amanda Adams, Blazek & Vetterling, for an update on the 990 experience, with plenty of time for questions and comments. The United Way Center for Philanthropy, Leadership, and Volunteerism 50 Waugh Drive at Feagan Street (north of Memorial Drive) Houston, TX 77007
March 10, 2010 7:30 pm 8:30 pm	New York, NY: The Law of Violence in No Country for Old Men [link] Featured speaker: Sergio Muñoz Sarmiento, Esq., VLA’s Associate Director The Jacob Burns Moot Court, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, 55 Fifth Avenue
March 10, 2010 8:00 pm 9:30 pm	San Francisco, CA: Public Art Issues and Agreements [link] With M.J. Bogatin. This workshop will cover the key issues for any visual artist with the prospect of a public art commission, whether the commission is by a public agency or of a private or commercial nature. Fort Mason Center, Building C, Room 265
March 12, 2010 Until March 13, 2010	Amery, WI: Spreading The Word: Marketing, participant recruitment and advocacy [link] Rural Arts Management Institute presented in partnership by Arts Wisconsin and Northern Lakes Center for the Arts at the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, Amery, WI. Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, Amery, WI
March 12, 2010 11:00 am 6:00 pm	NY, NY: Film · Music · Interactive Legal & Business Bootcamp [link] Sessions will include: · Intellectual Property (copyright, trademarks, non-disclosure agreements) · Contract Essentials and Negotiation Skills · For-Profit, Non-Profit, Fiscal Sponsorship Models · Considerations for Documentary and Fact-Based Projects · Internet, Websites, Blogs Program Faculty: Elena M. Paul, Esq. Executive Director Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Sergio Muñoz Sarmiento, Esq. Associate Director Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Brian Taylor Goldstein, Esq. Fettmann, Tolchin and Majors, P.C. Peter Rienecker, Esq. Vice President and Senior Counsel, Original Programming Home Box Office, Inc. Frederick N. Samuels, Esq. Cahn & Samuels, LLP Herrick, Feinstein LLP, 2 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10016
March 13, 2010 2:30 pm 4:30 pm	Wenatchee, WA: Moving Forward: Resources for Artists [link] Miguel Guillen, Artist Resources Manager for Artist Trust, will discuss the essentials of presenting your work; how to get informed about the funding and exhibition possibilities available to Washington State artists; and information on health care, insurance, emergency assistance, and legal services available to artists. Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center

Weekly IP, Entertainment and Art Law Events

Shourin Sen - 26 February 2010 – 1:45 pm

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Dear Friends:

If you look at the top of the screen and sidebar you will see a new events widget and page. I find that I miss too many speaking events because I am either not informed or the date sneaks up on me. Case in point, today’s presentation on digital media that includes David Oxenford of Broadcast Law Blog fame.

As a musician before law school, similarly, I was not aware of the services available from the legal community. I thought an events list might be my humble contribution to help remedy the situation.

Let’s consider this a beta release: I haven’t spent enough time with the page to make it look pretty and this project may ultimately entail too much work. I also haven’t finished collecting all of the dates, especially from local and state intellectual property groups. If you would like to submit an event, please email me at events@senlawoffice.com. The events for the upcoming week are below.

Very truly yours,

Shourin Sen

When	What

February 26, 2010 – March 6, 2010
February 26, 2010 1:00 pm 3:00 pm	NY, NY: Using Music in Digital Media: Business and Legal Issues [link]This non-CLE program will focus on business and legal issues regarding the use of music in digital media, and discuss related rights and clearances that need to be obtained, other steps one should take to minimize potential legal liability, and current controversies that remain to be resolved by the Courts and Congress.Chair: Joel HeckerSpeakers: David Oxenford, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Robert Driscoll, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP The New York City Bar Association Building, 42 West 44th Street, New York, NY
March, 2010
March 1, 2010 9:00 am 10:30 am	Palo Alto, CA: Breakfast with Undersecretary David Kappos [link] DLA PIPER LLP (US) 2000 UNIVERSITY AVENUE EAST PALO ALTO, CA 9430
March 1, 2010 7:00 pm 10:00 pm	Palo Alto, CA: Women Intellectual Property Lawyers Association Spring Mixer [link] Three Seasons Palo Alto 518 Bryant Street Palo Alto, CA 94301
March 1, 2010 8:00 pm 10:30 pm	St. Louis, MA: Anatomy of a Contract [link]Although many of us still prefer to conduct our business on a handshake, vague verbal agreements can result in ugly misunderstandings. Attorneys James W. Reeves and Kim Kirn will cover the basics, including negotiation skills. 6128 Delmar, St. Louis, MO
March 2, 2010 Until March 3, 2010	Madison, WI: Arts Day [link]Posted by Arts Wisconsin. Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center and State Capital, Madison, WI
March 3, 2010 1:30 pm 3:00 pm	Online: Ex Parte and Inter Partes Reexamination: Strategies and Tactics [link]AIPLA Live Online SeminarPresented By: David Cushing, Sughrue Mion PLLC David Emery, Sughrue Mion PLLC Online
March 3, 2010 6:30 pm 8:00 pm	Nashville, TN: Band Names as Brand Names [link]Sponsored by Arts & Business Council of Greater NashvilleBand Names as Brand Names Date: Wednesday, March 3rd Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Co-Sponsor/Location: Watkins College of Art, Design, & Film (2298 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN 37228) Presenters: Alex MacKay & Jeremy Brooks of Stites & Harbison, PLLC Watkins College of Art, Design, & Film (2298 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN 37228)
March 3, 2010 7:30 pm 9:30 pm	St. Paul, MN: Schedule C Study Hall [link]Are you thinking of doing your own tax return, but you are unsure how to complete the Schedule C (Profit and Loss from a Business) portion? Marcia Hammelman and Gary Wright, from H&R Block, are back to talk a little about what is and is not deductible. Bring your Schedule C and specific questions. Marcia and Gary will get to as many of your questions about categorizing specific items as we can. Springboard Office, 308 Prince Street, Suite 270, St. Paul, MN, 55101
March 4, 2010 10:00 am 11:00 am	BrightTalk webcast: Cost Management Practices for Global Patent Portfolios [link]Panelists: Aki Ryuka - Japanese Patent Attorney, founder of RYUKA, Japan, which has 15 Patent Attorneys and 60 staff, in totalAndrew Schwaab -Registered Patent Attorney in DLA Piper’s Silicon Valley office -President of San Francisco Intellectual Property Law AssociationMichael Williams -European and UK Patent Attorney -Partner at Cleveland in LondonDale Lazar - Registered Patent Attorney and Office Managing Partner in DLA Piper’s Northern Virginia office - Adjunct Professor at George Mason University Law School Webcast
March 4, 2010 5:30 pm 7:30 pm	Boston, MA: Non Profit Incorporation Seminar [link]This workshop will assist groups who want to learn more about becoming tax exempt organizations. The goal is to better prepare arts organizations for success in the pre and post registration process. Goodwin Procter, Exchange Place, 53 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
March 5, 2010 10:30 am 4:00 pm	Kalamazoo, MI: West Michigan Corporate IP Roundtable [linkNo charge. Lunch included. Western Michigan Technology Park 4601 Campus Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
March 5, 2010 7:30 pm 9:30 pm	NY, NY: The Aesthetics of the Contract and the Contract of Aesthetics [link]Daniel McClean, a curator/lawyer, will discuss legal contracts from two perspectives: how Post-Conceptual artists use the medium of the contract to create artworks, and how lawyers create contracts and the role that aesthetics might play in their construction and interpretation. ? The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Meeting Hall, 42 West 44th Street
March 6, 2010 11:00 am 3:00 pm	Houston, TX: Individual Income Tax Seminar for Artists [link]Sponsored by Texas Accountants & Lawyers for the Arts. Presented by Michele Stanton, CPA. Art League Houston Education Building (1003 Bomar Street, Houston, Texas 77006; at the corner of Bomar Street and Montrose Boulevard)
March 6, 2010 2:00 pm 5:30 pm	Toronto, Canada: Demystifying Public Art Commissions [link]CARFAC Ontario and Mural Routes are pleased to present a special workshop on Demystifying Public Art Commissions.FULL! Demystifying Public Art Commissions-TORONTO Instructor: Adrian Göllner Date: Saturday, March 6th, 2010 Time: 1:00 PM to 4:30+ PM Location: Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina Avenue, Suite 120, Toronto ON Price: $50.00 + GST for Mural Routes and CARFAC Ontario members; $65.00 + GST for non-members Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina Avenue, Suite 120, Toronto ON
March 6, 2010 3:00 pm 6:00 pm	Baltimore, MD: Internet Copyright Workshop [link]Join Maryland Lawyers for the Arts at Maryland Art Place (MAP) on Saturday, March 6 from 2 to 5 pm for an “Internet Copyright Workshop” with MLA Board Member and Ober-Kaler attorney Cynthia Sanders and artist Stacia Yeapanis. Power Plant Live!, 8 Market Place, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21202