This webinar is a two-part series. Part I covers the fundamental copyright principles every small business owner should understand. It explains what copyright is, what it protects, when and how to safeguard your creative works, and why copyright protection may be relevant to your business.

Topics include:

– An overview of different types of intellectual property (patents, trademarks, and copyrights)
– Protection of creative works
– Copyright application and registration process
– Importance and benefits of registration
– Proper use of third-party content
– Enforcement options, including DMCA takedowns

About the presenter: Emily Danchuk began her career in intellectual property working at an IP firm in New York City. Emily has extensive experience in prosecution, enforcement and licensing of copyrights and trademarks and works with small business owners and artists to help them efficiently and effectively protect an important aspect of their businesses. Emily operates her own private practice, Danchuk Law, LLC. She is admitted to practice in Maine, New York and Pennsylvania and is admitted to various bars, federal courts and legal associations.

The Maine SBDC is funded by $1,050,471 in federal funds (43%), which is matched by $1,393,068 in non-federal funds (57%). Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact mainesbdc@maine.edu