Copyright Rebirth: Navigating the Power of Termination
In this discussion on copyright terminations, legal experts will provide insights into the nuanced aspects of copyright law pertaining to termination rights. They will dissect the statutory provisions governing termination rights and discuss the practical implications of copyright terminations for creators and rights holders.
PRICING
LAIPLA Members: $25.00
LAIPLA Law Student and Young Attorney Members: $20.00
Non-Members: $35.00
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be received by Friday, June 21, 2024.
DATE AND TIME
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time
LOCATION
Via Zoom
QUESTIONS?
Contact the LAIPLA office at office@laipla.net or call 323-285-1654.
SPEAKERS
Jonathan Altschul
Founding Attorney of The Altschul Firm
A leading dealmaker in the music, digital media, live entertainment, and film arenas, Jonathan Altschul represents high-profile talent and corporate entertainment clients negotiating complex and sensitive legal matters. Entertainment law is in Jonathan’s DNA. In his almost 20 years’ experience, Jonathan has navigated his clients through innovations in the industry – from streaming to the creator economy – and prides himself on his aggressive negotiation and discrete representation of clients in matters including:
- the sale of the publishing and recording catalog of a legendary musical group
- the acquisition of publishing catalogs, including songwriters’ shares
- brand agreements on behalf of Streamy Award-winning creators and multimillion-subscriber channels
- a rights clearance agreement in connection with one of the most-streamed videos of all time
- a Super Bowl halftime show agreement for a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artist
- a settlement agreement between another Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artist and their iconic former group
- numerous highly-successful comedy tour agreements
- an agreement for an artist to make their U.S. debut on the Coachella main stage
- employment and severance agreements for senior-level industry executives
His extensive legal experience representing artists, creators, management companies, streaming platforms, and record labels, among others, and his pre-legal-career industry experience, including working in the Music & Talent department at MTV, uniquely positions him to understand the legal and business needs of his clients. Jonathan has been recognized as a top entertainment lawyer and industry leader by publications such as Variety and Billboard, and sits on the USC Institute on Entertainment Law and Business’ Syllabus Committee.
Molly Lens
Co-Head of O’Melveny & Myers LLP’s Entertainment, Sports and Media Industry Group
Molly is a versatile and accomplished lawyer with a broad litigation practice that spans a variety of areas, including entertainment, employment, intellectual property, business torts, and unfair competition. Clients routinely turn to Molly to represent them not only in high-profile litigation but also to advise them on sensitive internal matters, including allegations of misconduct and discrimination. Molly also devotes her time to pro bono matters.
Molly has been recognized as a leading entertainment litigator by The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Law360, and The Legal 500. She has also been named to the “Top 250 Women in Litigation” list by Benchmark Litigation and among the “Most Influential Women Lawyers” in Los Angeles by The Los Angeles Business Journal.
David Perry
Co-Chair of Blank Rome, LLP’s Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group
David concentrates his practice on the creation, protection, defense, and licensing of intellectual property. He represents multinational companies with large, complex IP portfolios and needs, as well as successful mid-market companies, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in a variety of industries, such as: life sciences; energy; beer, wine, and spirits; software; gaming and sports; music and entertainment; graphic design and advertising; insurance; and retail. David advises and assists clients with:
- Comprehensive U.S. and international brand creation, clearance, enforcement, and counseling Prosecution and maintenance of trademark filings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and coordination abroad Intellectual property litigation in state and federal jurisdictions and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Copyright counseling and filing before U.S. Copyright Office Litigation and strategic advice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) and related anti-circumvention and infringement provisions of the U.S. Copyright Act
- Counseling and practice in Internet law, domain name disputes (“UDRP”), and related litigation
- Preparation and negotiation of publishing, music, media, and entertainment agreements
- Preparation of domestic and international license agreements of trademarks, copyrights, software, and know-how
- Preparation and negotiation of technology transfer, acquisition, assignment, and confidentiality agreements
- Corporate and financial services diligence and intellectual property structuring
Moderated by Julianna Simon of Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Julianna Simon is a commercial litigator with a primary focus on intellectual property disputes and business disputes. Julianna works with clients to develop and implement legal strategies tailored to each client’s unique business objectives. Julianna is experienced in managing cases at various stages of litigation, including first chairing trial, drafting and arguing substantive and procedural motions, and taking and defending depositions. Julianna’s litigation experience extends to state and federal courts nationwide and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”). In addition, Julianna has trademark prosecution experience and counsels clients about brand protection, including parallel imports.