I.P. Fearlessly: Copyright, Contracts, and Clients |
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| Event | Interactive 2011 |
| Format | Dual |
| Organizer | Aly Dossa Dossa – Osha Liang LLP |
| Description | The decision to leave the comfort and safety of a steady paycheck for the uncertainty of owning a business would seem daunting enough to dissuade most people from ever trying it. Despite the unknowns, though, more and more of us venture forth into business ownership every year. Of all of the things we do our best to keep track of, intellectual property protection seems to be one of the most common pieces we simply let go of. Why is that? If you think about it, it's one of the most important things that any business handles - who owns the things you create? How long can they use it? Do you still have rights to it? In this presentation, we'll endeavor to answer these questions and perhaps cover a few more. This presentation is targeted at new start-ups, small businesses and anyone else curious about how to protect their property rights in the digital world. The presenters will cover some of broader points of contract law as it relates to new or fledgling entrepreneurs with the goal of broadening understanding of this intimidating but very necessary part of business ownership. Established businesses are welcome to join as well. It's never too late to start protecting the core of your business. Overall, the presenters hope that a person leaving this discussion will come away with a clearer picture of contracts in the digital business world and why it is important to protect your assets from the start. |
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| Level | Beginner |
| Category | Licensing / Fair Use / Copyright |
| Tags | Business Start up Needs, intellectual property, legal |