Navigating Copyright and Fair Use in the Digital Age: Strategies for Effective Advocacy
This course is designed to provide attorneys with specialized knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex world of copyright law. Attorneys will learn about the importance of copyright protection in supporting artists and ensuring sustainable careers. The course will explore various aspects of copyright law, including the challenges posed by emerging technologies like AI-generated artwork. Attorneys will gain insights into handling copyright issues, securing generational wealth for creators, addressing online infringement, drafting licensing agreements, and understanding fair use doctrine. The course will also delve into international licensing and copyright enforcement, as well as tracking copyright infringements in the digital age. By the end of this course, attorneys will be well-equipped to advocate for artists' rights and effectively navigate copyright issues in the entertainment industry.
Music Lawyer | Ethical AI Advocate | Music Business Thought Leader
Ryan Schmidt, Esq. is a nationally acclaimed music lawyer and one of the industry’s most trusted voices on artists’ rights in the age of AI. His insights have been featured in The Washington Post, CBS Mornings, the LA Times, and widely cited across major media. As an artist turned entertainment attorney specializing in music law, including record deals, catalog sales, publishing agreements, artist advocacy, copyright disputes, Ryan blends firsthand industry experience with elite legal training to protect creatives at every stage of their careers.
PODCAST HOST | LEARNFORMULA
B.C. is a working actor, storyteller, comedian, teacher, DJ, writer, consultant, and more (including a professional patient) with a love of running, yoga, darts, and disc golf. Along the way, he found an intense love of conversation and a burning excitement for what others are passionate about. Learning something new, about someone new, every day is a mantra he often repeats… sometimes aloud in the produce section of the grocery store despite strangers' concerned stares.
