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Showing posts with label entertainment; intellectual property; entertainment; intellectual property; workshop; law. Show all posts

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.






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
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Monday, December 14, 2009

"Did you know ..." New Resource from Legal Write Publications!

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.
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Greetings!

I recently released a new resource to newsletter subscribers titled "Do you know ..." that answers some of the commonly asked questions by writers, artists and other creative folks about intellectual property and entertainment law. The information is short but sweet and always directs you to other resources for additional information. And covers the legal matters that matter to creators of literary and artistic works.

The first installment dispels the "Poor Man's Copyright" myth. You know, the "if I mail my manuscript to myself it will protect my rights without having to spend money to register it with the Copyright Office" advice that many creative people receive from other well meaning people. But it is just a myth! (continued below)

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This is one of the most common and pervasive untruths in the business. Not only is it not true, it's not helpful and can leave you vulnerable and without all the legal protections copyright law affords if you register properly and in a timely fashion.

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Regards,

Professor Tonya Evans
Legal Write Publications
Legal resources written with writer's rights in mind!
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