Copyright Law for Artists, Creatives and Entrepreneurs
With Steve Davis, Esq.

Attorney Steve Davis (Law Offices of Stephen L. Davis) will be presenting an overview of Copyright Law. Topics include: What is Copyright, International Copyright, How to Copyright your work, What does Copyright Protect, Pictorial, Graphic, and Sculptural works, Sound Recordings, What rights are secured for copyright owners, Co-ownership, Collective Work and much more. This event is for artists of all disciplines (Designers, Painters, Musicians, Developers...) as well as any businesses dealing with Copyright issues.

Presenter: Steve Davis, Esq.'s practice encompasses copyright, trademarks, trade secrets, unfair competition, the Internet and e-commerce, and art law, as well as general business formation, finance, and operations. His practice is equally divided in these areas between transactional work, including advice, registration, and drafting contracts, and litigation. Steve has extensive experience in civil litigation in state and federal courts, and has prosecuted misdemeanor and felony criminal cases as a deputy district attorney with the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office.

Free street parking. Parking in the Cannery is metered. Guests can pay $6 at the front desk by bringing in their license number. Guests are welcome to Pachamama organic pour-over coffee, loose-leaf tea, and water.