Art, Design, and Intellectual Property Law: Legalities of the Creative Process

• What we’ll do
Art and design are hard work, and you want to make sure that your unique piece is safe. Nobody wants to be the next internet horror story who’s had their work ripped off by [insert hip retailer here]. At this edition of amUX you’ll hear from Lis Shepard on types of legal protection, how to choose what’s best for you, and what to do before and after launching a product.

• About the speaker
Lis Shepard is a technology attorney who draws upon her experience in patent, trademark, copyright, and licensing law to provide counsel on strategic intellectual property protection and commercialization. Her practice centers on advising clients, from solo artists to major international corporations, on how to navigate the murky legal landscape applicable to emerging technologies and collaborative business models. Lis is a registered patent attorney selected as “Legal Elite”​ by Georgia Trend Magazine and a Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star.

• Important to know
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• Image credit
Nedroid / Anthony Clark