Very mindful, very smart

...that's what you are when you protect your trademarks early.

Jools Lebron's story highlights the value of identifying your trademarks and protecting them. 

What exactly is the best way to do that? Federal trademark registration is the best protection. It can get complicated though, so it should be handled by an experienced trademark attorney to give you the best chance of securing your registration!

Got a question about trademarks? Send us a message to get in touch with our expert attorneys!

Never, ever, getting back together?

Music history is filled with messy band breakup stories, but it doesn't have to be that way. Our client's story is living proof.

He was a dedicated member of a respected band with no less than a Grammy® award-winning leader! Aiming for an amicable parting, he asked for our legal support in discussing the terms with the band, represented by a premier Nashville law firm.

The outcome—our client parted ways with the band:

• holding onto his copyrights

• getting paid what he was due, and

• continuing to receive revenue from his prior work.

Breakups can be tricky. But by recognizing and valuing the relationships involved and treating the process with care, they can all end on a good note.

When you literally hold precious memories in your hands, your creative business is worth protecting.

Here are 12 no-fluff legal tips so you can get started (written by lawyers, not AI!)

Raise your hand if this is you.

Auditorium 2024, here we go! Dave Ratner will speak about "Music Rights and Revenue Streams" at Colorado's premier music conference this month.

What to expect

Get your questions answered about:

• the fundamentals of copyright law 

• the unique copyrights in music, and

• how to maximize your revenue from music

How to register

Don't miss a beat! Register today:

• August 15th - 16th, 2024

• Swallow Hill Music 71 E. Yale Ave, Denver, CO 80210

• Register at www.auditoriumco.info

Partners

Auditorium 2024 is presented by Swallow Hill Music in collaboration with Venice Music and powered by Color Coded Music.

50 free concerts and events every year!

If you love music, community, and the outdoors—don't miss Levitt Pavilion Denver's free concert series this year! Follow them on social and check their website for the full concert calendar.

What is Levitt Pavilion Denver?

Levitt Pavilion Denver an independent nonprofit on a mission to build community through music, providing access to free concerts and events in a welcoming, all-ages outdoor setting. At the heart of this organization is a more inclusive and equitable music industry!

If you’ve enjoyed Levitt Pavilion Denver’s free concerts, tell us about it in the comments!

Some trademarks are stronger than others. Swipe through this quiz and find out your trademark's strength score!

Still have some questions? Creative Law Network is here to help! As experienced trademark lawyers, we help our clients through the entire trademark life cycle:

• choosing a good trademark

• governing use of the trademark, and 

• registering the trademark (state and federal)

Reach out to us today and get one step closer to protecting your business.

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 .