Copyright Practical Applications and Commercialisation
This is an insightful and practical in-depth session presented by experts in the field of copyright law who are up-to-date with the latest policies, laws and applications of copyright, including the practicalities of copyright commercialisation. Using examples of recent case law to put your queries into context, this program is not to be missed.
Description
Attend and earn 4 CPD units in Substantive Law
This seminar was recorded in VIC on 27 November 2018
Chair: Kent Davey, Director | Principal Solicitor, TechComm Legal
9.00am to 10.00am: Perspective from the Bar: Cases, Rulings and International Copyright Legislation Update
Explore the latest case developments locally and internationally.
- Update on international copyright cases impacting Australia, including the protection of online content
- Recent developments in online copyright infringement laws
- Update on site blocking issues and legislation
Presented by Dr Warwick Rothnie, Barrister, List A Barristers; Leading Intellectual Property Junior Counsel and Preeminent Technology, Media & Telecommunications Junior Counsel, Doyle’s Guide 2018
10.00am to 11.00am: Copyright in Collaborative and Derivative Works
- Originality of derivative works and software versions
- Joint authorship requirements for collaborative works
- Issues of proof and evidence
Presented by Susan Gatford, Barrister, List S Svenson Barristers; Recommended Intellectual Property Junior Counsel, Doyle’s Guide 2018
11.00am to 11.15am Morning Tea
11.15am to 12.15pm: Copyright and Social Media: Lessons, Traps and Pitfalls
Analyse the intersection of copyright and social media platforms.
- Copyright infringement, fair use permissible conduct
- Implied licenses
- Retweets, reposts and regrams
- Ownership of content on social media
- Social media policies
- DMCA
Presented by Chris Round, Partner, K&L Gates; Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2018
12.15pm to 1.15pm: Commercialising Copyright: Practical Strategies
- Copyright ownership
- Legal and financial structures
- Positioning a copyright-driven business for sale
- Due diligence considerations
- Open source software considerations
- Secondary rights
Presented by Joel Masterson, Partner and Head of Intellectual Property, Cornwall Stodart and Georgina O’Farrell, Principal, By George Legal