Taylor’s Version: Copyright Law in the Swift Era
Date: Dec 19, 2023 2:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $99
Non-Member Price: $125
Areas of Law: Entertainment, Arts & Sports, Intellectual Property
Earn up to 2 credits! (More Information)
Keynote
Moderator
- Carrie Ward, Esq.
- Earp Cohn P.C., Cherry Hill
Presenters
Presented in cooperation with the NJSBA Intellectual Property Law Special Committee
Join us for a session that will cover the essentials of copyright law, enforcing copyright protections, and how copyrights are used as revenue streams using Taylor Swift’s career as a case study. This session is designed for anyone looking to understand the key elements of copyright in the arts and entertainment sectors and how to use them to their advantage.
Program Agenda:
- 2:00 | Introduction
- 2:05 | “Creating Copyright: A Taylor Swift Journey"
Explore the automatic nature of copyright upon creation, illustrated by Taylor Swift's songwriting and recording process. - 2:30 | "Shake It Off": Navigating copyright infringement claims
Explore how artists like Taylor Swift deal with infringement claims, including analyzing the defense strategies and legal precedents set by such cases.
- 3:00 | "Look What You Made Me Do": The impact of copyright ownership on artist control
Discuss the significance of owning copyrights, drawing parallels to Taylor Swift's re-recording of her albums for more creative control and revenue. - 3:15 | "Blank Space": The role of copyright law in music streaming services
Examine the complexities of copyright law in the era of streaming services using Taylor Swift's advocacy for fair artist compensation as a case study.
- 3:30 | "Wildest Dreams": Future trends in copyright revenue streams
Predict the evolution of copyright revenue streams in the music industry, taking inspiration from Taylor Swift's innovative approaches to monetizing her music and brand. - 3:40 | Adjourn
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