CAA TORONTO CHAPTER EVENT – Copyright and You, A Crash Course by D.G. Valdron

Intellectual Property (IP) is the bread and butter of writers and artists. It is at the core of every contract, fundamental to getting paid and key to being respected. But it’s also mysterious and poorly understood for many of us. Where does it come from, and how do you get it? Is a secret handshake required? How does it operate across borders? How can you sell it and still keep it? What to look for, and what to watch out for?

D.G. Valdron, actual lawyer and alleged human, will guide you through the history and basic concepts of American and international copyright law, highlighting their differences and giving you the tools and tricks to understand this mysterious intangible concept. He will speak on how to appreciate, apply, and navigate its use in your work, career, and any contracts you might run across. All this plus singing and dancing. This will be either the most useful or most traumatic workshop you’ll receive. Possibly both. Remember to keep your arms inside at all times, and lost children will be sold for spare parts.

See full details and presenter bio at https://canadianauthors.org/toronto/events/.

You must register for this Zoom event to receive the meeting link. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMscO-oqTMqHdLXXykKwzHZYL1_apHDSfW1.

This event is held in partnership with Canadian Authors–Toronto and Strong Women – Strange Worlds.