Williamson & Young: Events of Interest

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Southern Arizona Clay Artists IP Legal Seminar presented by Kath

contact person is
Clydean Troner [ctroner@msn.com]

This is geared to sculptors, designers, potters, and folks who work with Clay, however, a great deal of this is applicable to all kinds of artists. So, if you want a good IP seminar at a great price, contact the SACA and sign up. Depending on how many sign up, we will confirm around 90 days before the presentation date. So far, the venue will probably be the Randolph Center in Tucson.
What I will present are as follows:
1. Background, rationale and applicability of copyright law
2. Background, rationale and applicability of trademark law
3. Background, rationale and applicability of patent law
4. The history of US copyright case law pertaining to developments and protection of utilitarian or applied arts (Mazer v Stein 1954)
5. Distinctions among clay designs of what would be protectable
6. How, what, when, and why to protect under copyright laws or trademark (dress) laws for clay or sculputural designs
7. Discussion about different types of business entities, why to choose what types and how.
8. Business partners and operating agreements
9. Branding/ Trademarking your name, services or designs
10. Applicable Arizona State laws
11. Licensing Issues
12. Miscellaneous Liabilities
13. Questions and Answers