FAME ROCKS FASHION WEEK 2012 VIDEO PLAYLIST

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Industry Expert Blog "Read Before You Sign That!"




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


Ø  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.





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

Ø  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.

v Podcast: Copyright Ownership vs. Right of Publicity
Released Jun 30,2012
By ARC Law Group & Traci Holian
Retrieved From: ITunes

Ø  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.






Source:

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 

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