Funny You Should Ask: What Representing Comedians Teaches About Trademark, Copyright and More
Date: Sep 29, 2026 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, and Online
Member Price: $143.00
Non-Member Price: $179.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Entertainment, Arts & Sports, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Privacy
Keynote
Moderator
Presenters
- Joseph Novick, Esq.
- Professional Comedian
Who says CLE can’t be funny? This engaging and fan favorite program uses real cases involving well-known and not-so-well-known stand-up comedians to illuminate legal issues impacting various areas of the law. Presented by Joey Novick, Esq., an attorney and professional stand-up comedian, this seminar delivers substantive information through an entertaining lens designed to keep attendees engaged from start to finish.
Register today for a “lunch and learn” that will be sure to make you laugh and leave you with memorable, practical lessons, while fulfilling your CLE required credits!
Topics include:
- Trademark & Copyright law as it applies to creative works
- Fair use of copyrighted material
- The legal distinction between parody and satire
- Drafting performance contracts
- Social media and privacy issues
- Agents vs. managers: understanding the legal difference
- Employee vs. independent contractor classification
- Creative works made for hire
- First Amendment protections for comedic and artistic expression
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