The American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) invites all artists and creative professionals to join us on Wednesday, December 16th at Pravda Studios for a FREE seminar discussing copyright law for those who need it most.

Doors open at 6pm and the seminar starts at 7pm. Arrive early and network among Seattle’s creative community while enjoying a bounty of delicious appetizers and beverages.

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Discussion topics
• “Embedded metadata as copyright information”
Using the “Plus” standard.

• “Hitting them where it hurts”
Using the DMCA to get a response to your ‘Cease & Desist’ letters.

• “Creating a good photography license”
Writing licensing agreements that incorporate specific rights covered by Copyright law.

• “Practical steps in protecting your work”
Discussion of: registering, including visual mark, embedding info in metadata, and staying vigilant with your contracts.

• “Filing a copyright walkthrough”
Attorneys will be available to assist with actual filing of copyrights.

• “Copyright 101”
Basics for all Photographers and Artists

• “Fair use basics”
When should you be concerned about your photo/artwork violating another’s copyright? When should you consider legal action if someone else is using your image?