Understanding Copyright Law

Learn directly from Jared Bloch, Esq., owner of Creative Copyright Club and an entertainment attorney for companies such as Bravo, Oxygen and William Morris Endeavor, specializing in independent film, television, and talent representation!

In this Stage 32 Next Level Webinar, host Jared Bloch will explain the most the most important concepts within Copyright Law that every writer, filmmaker and artist should know. Jared will start by covering the fundamentals of Copyright Law, explaining what is copyright, and how and when your work becomes protected. Jared will go in-depth about specific legal pitfalls, covering topics such as “fair use,” “defamation,” and “parody,” in order to help you avoid legal headaches down-the-line.

You will leave the webinar knowing:

• What is copyright?
• How to I protect my work?
• When is my work protected?
• What kinds of works can be copyrighted?
• What can I take from another work and use in my work?
• What is “fair use” and how do I know if something constitutes “fair use?”
• What is defamation and how do I avoid defaming another person?

From his experience working with A-list writers, directors and actors at the Endeavor Talent Agency, through working on Academy Award winning projects under producer Scott Rudin, and finally as an entertainment attorney representing independent films and high-level talent, Jared has worked on every side of the entertainment business. Jared’s knowledge on the legal, business and creative side of the industry allows him to take a 360 view of the issues that effect filmmakers and artists of all kinds. Jared is an expert on the most common issues that plague artists when it comes to copyright protection and copyright infringement, and is here to help you become aware of the issues before they come to fruition, so that you can save your creative energy for the actual creative process.

What You Will Learn:

• What is copyright?
• What “rights” are included in copyright?
• Who is the owner of a copyright?
• What is “publication?”
• How long does copyright protection last?
• What does copyright protect?
• Basics of copyright registration – why, when and how to register.
• Why “poor man’s copyright” is a myth.
• How do I find out if someone elses’s work is protected by copyright?
• When is a work in the public domain?
• How do I get permission to use someone else’s copyright?
• What is “fair use” and how to apply it?
• What is “parody?”
• What is a “right of privacy?”
• What is “defamation” and how do I avoid defaming another person?
• Live 30 minute Q&A with Jared!

Who Should Attend?

• Writers who want to know what they can and cannot use in their story.
• Writers who want to avoid having to revise their work at a later point because of a copyright infringement.
• Filmmakers who want to know how to protect their projects.
• Filmmakers who want to know what they can shoot under fair use.
• Directors who want to know what shots are allowed.
• Producers who want an easier time acquiring errors and omissions insurance.
• Artists who want to know if they are covered by copyright protection.

About The Webinar Format:

Webinars take place in Los Angeles time. They are done online using a designated software program from Stage 32. You can participate from the comfort of your own home and you will be able to communicate directly with your instructor during the webinar. If you cannot attend the live webinar, you can still participate! The webinar will be recorded and you will have on-demand access to the audio recording, which you can view as many times as you'd like for a whole year. More information can be found below.

About Your Host Jared Bloch, Esq., owner of Creative Copyright Club and an entertainment attorney specializing in independent film, television, and talent representation!

An entertainment attorney at one of the top entertainment law firms in the country, Jared counsels clients on the pitfall of Copyright Law on a daily basis. Jared spends his days as production counsel on independent films, as well as representing producers, actors, directors and writers.

Prior to joining his current firm, Jared worked as legal production counsel for Broadway shows such as Pippin and Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Jared has also clerked in the Business Affairs departments of the Oxygen and Bravo television networks, as well as with the William Morris Endeavor Entertainment talent agency, and Wilhelmina Models.

In addition, Jared is owner of Creative Copyright Club, a company that specializes in helping artists register their works with the U.S. Copyright Office. Creative Copyright Club also performs Copyright Law lectures and seminars at universities and creative institutions throughout the United States.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Jared started his career at the Endeavor Talent Agency in Beverly Hills, California. At Endeavor, Jared worked in the television literary department working with creators and show-runners at the highest levels in both scripted and unscripted television.

On the production side, Jared has worked for the Academy Award, Emmy and Tony winning film producer Scott Rudin, Jared’s work includes films such as The Social Network, Doubt, Revolutionary Road, Fantastic Mr. Fox and The Reader.

As a published author, Jared’s note “From the People’s Court to American Idol: The Relationship Between Television and Arbitration” has been republished nationally numerous times. It can be found in entertainment law textbooks at numerous law schools where it is used to teach law students about the enforceability of contracts with studios and networks.