Copyright Basics: Film,Theater, Literature & Music

Copyright Basics: Film,Theater, Literature & Music 

With Keith Cooper, Esq.

This copyright basics program covers the following topics:

• What rights do the copyright owners have?
  


• Music Copyrights (compositions and sound recordings)
  


• Copyrights in literature/visual/theatrical
  


• Licenses to perform music live in a theatrical production
  


• Use of recorded music in a theatre production
  


• Rights to adapt the lyrics or music to suit theatrical performance
  


• Sheet music for rehearsals or performances
  


• Distribution of copied music/lyrics
  


• Recording of the theatrical performance
  


• Copyright expiration/public domain
  


• Copyright Infringement
  


• Fair Use
  

Presenter: Keith Cooper, Esq. is a business, entertainment and litigation attorney, assisting clients in transactional, copyright and trademark matters, as well as lawsuits. He manages de la Peña & Holiday a growing national full service litigation and transactional law firm, His practice also entails negotiating and drafting entertainment agreements related to recording, merchandising, authorship, songwriting, production, management, distribution, contractor/works for hire, internet privacy and terms of use.

WORKSHOP PRICING:

• General Admission: $20 Online (+ Processing Fees).


• CLA Members: $10 Online (+ Processing Fees). Requires Member Access Code.


• CLA Senior Members $5 Online (+ Processing Fees). Requires Member Access Code.


• CLA Student Members $5 Online (+ Processing Fees). Requires Member Access Code.


• [$10 Extra At-the-Door]