Schools and theaters are the perfect match for this month's Client Spotlight: Colorado Thespians!

Promoting theatre arts in education is at the heart of Colorado Thespians. And how do they do it? With theatrical experiences (of course!) that provide creative enrichment for students and teachers. 

This August, Colorado Thespians opens registration for its annual Educator Conference scheduled at the Gaylord Rockies on September 12 to 13. One of the event’s highlights is the recognition of standouts in the educational community of elementary, middle, and high school theatre programs, as well as honoring the theatrical service members of the community and collegiate-level programs. 🏆🥇

If you're also passionate about performing arts and education, make sure you check out their website to learn more and possibly explore collaborations!

This is Part 2 of our collaboration with SE2's Eric Anderson on some important Do's and Don'ts for using AI in communications.

Missed Part 1? Watch it here and follow us on social for more practical guides for creatives!

All about murals—documentation, preservation, artists’ rights, and more!

Dave Ratner will speak at "Protecting Visual Storytelling: Strategies for Mural Documentation and Preservation", an online seminar hosted by the California Preservation Foundation.

During the program, you will learn about: 

📌 the existing historic preservation frameworks for murals

📌 local mural programs and ordinances that help to document and fund the maintenance of community murals and recognize key stakeholders

📌 legal frameworks that exist outside of historic preservation that relate to murals and artists’ rights

📌 documentation strategies that utilize innovative technologies to record and provide interpretive context         

Mark your calendars for next week, July 18th, by registering here: Click to register.                      

This event is sponsored by the California Lawyers for the Arts .

As a creative business owner, your trademark is one of your most valuable assets. So it makes sense to protect it! 

Did you know? Failure to police improper use of your mark by other parties could result in a loss of rights!

So if you need help protecting your trademark and business, make sure to reach out to the trademark law experts at Creative Law Network.

For any creative business, the answer is most frequently...

YES.  Swipe to find out how #trademarks could apply to you.

If you are a musician... Your artist/band name is a trademark and should be protected.

If you are an influencer... who uses a pseudonym, that name is a trademark and should be protected.

If you are a visual artist, photographer, videographer, author or publisher... and you operate under a business or trade name, that name is a trademark and should be protected.

If you are a creative business owner... every business has a trademark and that trademark should be protected.

If you are selling products or services under a brand name, your brand name is a trademark and should be protected.

Bonus tip: Did you know? If someone else is using your trademark, you’re required to defend it.

P.S. Make sure to give us a follow 👀 because we're sharing the ultimate checklist on trademarks for creatives soon! 😎✨

Yes, but we must consider the opportunities while being aware of the risks.

We recently collaborated with SE2's Eric Anderson on some important Do's and Don'ts for using AI in communications.

Here's Part 1. (Subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss Part 2!)

Singing, saxophone, flute ... and law school?!

Meet Emily Irwin, Creative Law Network's paralegal and office manager. While keeping the day-to-day operations of the firm moving in perfect harmony, she attends the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law with a focus on entertainment law. 

Emily is a rockstar—in between work and law school, she finds time to volunteer with non-profit organizations around Denver and attend shows in support of the local music scene!

Thanks to Emily, our clients get the support they need smoothly and reliably. We are so glad to have her on the team!

3 P's to keep in mind before you do a collab:

1. Plan it out - Who are you going to do it with? How will you divide ownership? 

2. Put it in writing -  Document ownership rights and who is allowed to perform, record, license, or sell the song.

3. Protect your work - Register the copyrights in your songs and sound recordings.

Did you know? Copyright law says that if someone contributes to your song or recording, they are a co-owner unless you say otherwise in writing. 

But what if you want to keep full ownership while hiring someone to do part of the work? One way to retain full ownership in the copyright of the creative work is through A Work for Hire Agreement.

Don't just play it by ear! If you need any help to do your collabs right, reach out to us at Creative Law Network!

Could you guess?

Here are some hints:

The first one is the words and music, also known as publishing rights.

The second one is also called the master.

Copyrights are valuable and important to anyone in the music business, but they can be confusing. That's where a music lawyer can come in—to help you protect your work and business so you can be free to create the music you love!

As music lawyers, we help our clients with contracts, copyrights, and business law. This includes drafting, negotiating, and reviewing all sorts of contracts like recording agreements, management agreements, producer agreements, licensing, and all that jazz.

It means maximizing our clients’ rights and revenue. And it means answering questions about the ins and outs of the music business (in plain English!) so you can confidently make your mark in the industry.

Sounds good? Let's talk about it!

Can I get sued for posting this??

Dave Ratner clarifies the do's and don'ts at Event & Venue Marketing Conference (EVMC)!

As social media content evolves, the importance of avoiding legal trouble grows. Dave brings his expertise in #entertainmentlaw to an engaging presentation and Q&A on June 6, Day 2 of #EVMC2024 #EVMCDenver.

Do you have questions on copyright and social media? Fire away in the comments .

P.S. Did you know? EVMC is sold out for the first time ever! 🤯 The EVMC is a dynamic conference that unites a diverse community of entertainment marketing professionals from across North America. Each June, in a new host city across the continent, the community gathers for 3 days of in-person meetings ranging from general & concurrent sessions, breakouts, awards, networking, and evening events. All with the mission of fostering inspiration, collaboration, and innovation within the rapidly evolving entertainment industry.