Thursday, April 22, 2010

EVENT ALERT: Professor Evans to Speak the Maryland Writers Conference 4-24-10

On Saturday, April 24, 2010, Professor Tonya M. Evans, intellectual property and literary law expert and award-winning author of a series of legal reference guides for writers, will present a lively and engaging presentation on some of the most common and pressing legal issues and hot topics facing writers and other creative people in the twenty-first century. 

Topics sure to be covered include how copyright is created and protected, what is considered a fair use in print and on the Internet, what can and cannot be copyrighted, how legally to refer to real people, places, and events in one’s own work, the real deal about the myth of the Poor Man’s copyright, and the critical timing of when to register your work with the Copyright Office. Plus, Professor Evans will field audience questions and sign copies of her books during the event, including Literary Law Guide for Authors, Copyright Companion for Writers, and Contracts Companion for Writers (all available at the newly redesigned Legal Write Publications website!).


The Maryland Writers' Association (MWA) is a voluntary, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the art, business, and craft of writing. MWA strives to bring together writers of all levels and disciplines, serve as an information resource, help members make contacts that lead to publication, encourage writers to reach their full potential, and promote writing within the community.MWA's diverse membership ranges from professional freelancers and published authors, to writers aspiring to be published and those who write as a creative outlet.






Friday, March 26, 2010

Professor Evans Presents Paper at 2010 IP Scholars Conference @ Drake Law

Today Professor Evans presents her article title "Sampling, Looping and Mashing ... Oh My! How Hip Hop is Scratching More Than the Surface of Copyright Law" at the 2010 Intellectual Property Scholars Roundtable held at Drake University Law School. This roundtable brings together intellectual property and technology law scholars from around the world to present their works-in-progress. This interdisciplinary roundtable provides academics with a forum for sharing their latest research and an opportunity for peer networking.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Tonya discusses IP, Technology & Web 2.0 on Smart Talk Radio - 3/17/10

Copyright 2010 Tonya M. Evans info@legalwritepublications.com. Limited license granted to copy and distribute this post provided such copying and distributing is of the entire post, and includes the author's copyright and contact information. All other rights reserved.

I will be on Smart Talk Radio, Tuesday March 17th at 9:00 AM EST talking about intellectual property and technology in the 21st century, and Web 2.0. Tune in to listen, learn and laugh during this informative and informal chat with host Scott Gilbert. This show is a follow up to a symposium titled  recently held at Widener University School of Law - Harrisburg, hosted by the Widener Law Journal

 The event, held on Feb. 22nd, titled “Internet Expression in the 21st Century: Where Technology and Law Collide” featured four panels throughout the day, focused on topics of privacy, criminal procedure, intellectual property, and ethics. Nearly 75 people attended. Conversation centered on ways new media, like Facebook and Twitter, have woven themselves into the fabric of our lives, and their potential to force changes in legal protections and individual constitutional freedoms.

Tune in to listen and learn about this hot topic in an informal and engaging format.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

NYC Bound to Present at the 2010 ASPICOMM Self-Publishing Symposium


Join me this Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the 4th Annual Self-Publishing Symposium to be held at the Schomburg Center in NYC. 


will share insider secrets and valuable information about the legal matters that matter to writers. Whether you’re a self-published author, small/independent press or writer considering self-publishing, you won’t want to miss this opportunity learn successful business strategies from industry experts, network with professionals and make powerful connections, and grow your business to new heights.


Wednesday, February 17, 2010

'10 Digital Music Report Says Industry Still Reeling from P2P & New Forms of Infringement

Copyright 2010 Tonya M. Evans info@legalwritepublications.com. Limited license granted to copy and distribute this post provided such copying and distributing is of the entire post, and includes the author's copyright and contact information. All other rights reserved.

The International Federation for the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) reports in its 2010 Digital Music Report (pdf) that despite hundreds of legit online music offerings (Pandora, Live365 etc.) and higher revenues in 2009, the music industry remains damaged by peer-to-peer file sharing and other forms of online infringement. Conflicting case law internationally, reports the IFPI, is further muddying the waters.

The IFPI has argued for several years that internet service providers (ISPs) "should take more responsibility for policing their networks through a 'graduated response' (or ‘three-strikes and you’re out’) mechanism that includes notices and warning letters to suspected infringers followed by internet access suspension if the first two stages are ineffective." Read more at IP-Watch.org.


Professor Tonya M. Evans
www.ProfTonyaEvans.com
ipprof.blogspot.com

Did you know ... Benefits of Copyright Registration

Copyright 2010 Tonya M. Evans info@legalwritepublications.com. Limited license granted to copy and distribute this post provided such copying and distributing is of the entire post, and includes the author's copyright and contact information. All other rights reserved.

Did you know ... from THE OFFICIAL Literary Law Guide expert, Tonya M. Evans


Registration of your copyright with The Copyright Office creates a public record of the facts and circumstances pertaining to it. While registration is not necessary for your copyright to exist, You should register it for further protection. The Copyright Act gives you certain advantages under the law if you do register your work. 


 Types of Registration 

  1.  eCo - electronic Copyright Office
  2. Fill-in Forms
  3. Paper Forms


Thursday, February 11, 2010

Google Objects to Goojje in China


Copyright 2009 Tonya M. Evans info@legalwritepublications.com. Limited license granted to copy and distribute this post provided such copying and distributing is of the entire post, and includes the author's copyright and contact information. All other rights reserved.

"Imitation Web sites of both Google and YouTube have emerged in China as the country faces off against the real Google over its local operations." Read more about Google/YouTube Knockoff Goojje