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An Entertainment Law Podcast For The
Starving, (and not so Starving) artist!
By Jonathan Arnold & James Harrell
Episode: Don’t Sign That!
Retrieved From: ITunes
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Summary:
In this podcast Jonathan Arnold talks about how Copyright
affects a comedian’s career and dose it really protect the comedian. Arnold
stated that Copyright protects the comedian’s expression but not there idea. For
example, when a stand up comedian does an imitation of someone else the
imitation is not an infringement, because the comedian’s whole act is protected.
Copyright doesn’t cover the imitation of another comedian because the completed
developed package of this type of performance is covered under Copyright. For
example as long as the jokes are not the same as the other comedians jokes, but
the ideas are similar then the comedian is not at risk of Copyright
infringement. Basically it’s how the joke is express that is protected, the
comedian’s hand movements, and gestures are considered the comedian’s signature.
The comedian’s signature is what needs to be protected especially in the comedy
industry. The more a comedian develops their act, the stronger protection there
copyright will be. It will make them a better comedian, and advance their career.
Persona & delivery is another part of a comedian’s copyright, including the
way they dress, their hair and jokes. Just like in the first example these
things are similar to the whole package and can be copyrighted. But if
another artist steals the comedian’s jokes or ideas and performs it better than
them does this mean they can sue the other artist? No!
What can be Copyright is your entire sketch, joke, routine,
the entire develop show, which becomes protected. The entire show is
protected the sheer performance can be Copyright and registered with the Copyright
office. It’s an added bonus to record the show to prevent the risk of any legal
issues. Having original joke and having a lot of joke like 50-100 that can
be edited and revamp in a number of ways. Developed and expanding will
help in the development and packaging of your show that you want Copyright. Work on your persona of the joke, the setup,
the delivery, this is the key to having your act Copyright. Once you have
your complete package talk to a lawyer and register your materials with the
U.S. Copyright Office.
As it relates to our company we have to take steps in
copyrighting our videos, photographs, and scripts from our show. Our materials
are what make us unique and we have to take those steps to protect our work
from others trying to use our materials for monetary and publicity gains. I have
learned something new for I would have never know that one can Copyright his or
her show. This is big! For we produce shows twice a year and yes we have
ownership of the footage, but I never took the steps of copyright our video
with the U.S Copyright Office. What we would normally do is add our watermark
to our video, photographs, etc. This was
very informative.
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Business, Entertainment, Sport &
Technology (B.E.S.T.) Law Blog
Podcast: Trademark Basics
Released Jun 03, 2012
By ARC Law Group & Traci Holian
Retrieved From: ITunes
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Summary:
Ashley Murphy from Neat Method a company that specializes in
organizing your living space for the everyday working class man and woman who
can’t maintain that organized lifestyle home. During the podcast Ashley mention
the methods and some of our everyday tool they use to organize your personal
items, from a plastic jar or bin, to paper label, and cords. These items make
up their unique service they provide, not only is it their Trademark it is also
what’s separates them from other organized services. Mark Pierson partner of ARC Law Group then
talks about the purpose of Trademark that gives you the origin of the goods and
services. He advises us that one should come up with a name that is distinctive,
that when consumers hear the name it describes what you do. Like Neat Methods,
just by hearing that name you start to think of the services they offer.
Distinctive words such as “Neat” meaning a very clean organize space. “Method”
how do you go about making this space Neat clutter frees what is the method
this service uses. This is what Trademark means it separates your goods and
services from others. Mark then advise us of the two steps we should take to Trademarking
our words, phrase, logos and images. First come up with a name that is
distinctive, (2) Research your mark, (3) Register with the U.S Trademark and
Patent law office, and finally the application. Once these steps are made we
are on our way to providing consumers with our goods and services.
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Podcast: Copyright Ownership vs. Right of
Publicity
Released Jun 30,2012
By ARC Law Group & Traci Holian
Retrieved From: ITunes
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Summary;
Mark Pierson talks about Rights of Publicity.
When we think about a photo shoot for a promotional campaign such as something
I do for my company fashion week events. We hire the photographer and models to
bring our creative ideas to life. Well the first thing we have to do is make
sure that the models all sign Release Forms, giving us the right to use the
photos in our marketing and advertising campaign. As Mark mentioned in the
podcast, yes we have Copyright ownership of the photos taken but without the release
form from the models in those photos we have no right. Because that model can
then turn around and sue my company for the photo used without their
permission. This is very important Photographers or Producers overlook this
step a lot of time. It is important to take these step to protect yourself and
company.
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v
An Entertainment Law Podcast For The
Starving, (and not so Starving) artist!
By Jonathan Arnold & James Harrell
Episode: Don’t Sign That!
Retrieved From: ITunes
v
Podcast: Copyright Ownership vs. Right of
Publicity
Released Jun 30,2012
By ARC Law Group & Traci Holian
Retrieved From: ITunes
v
Business, Entertainment, Sport &
Technology (B.E.S.T.) Law Blog
Podcast: Trademark Basics
Released Jun 03, 2012
By ARC Law Group & Traci Holian
Retrieved From: ITunes
