Join us for a discussion with Laura Kaiser about what members of the visual arts community should know about copyright on Tuesday, October 15th at 6:30 PM via Zoom. As experts in printmaking, papermaking, and book arts, copyright plays a part in what you do every day. Copyright protects creative expressions including illustrations, photographs, sculptures, and original writing. During this session, you’ll learn about the basics of copyright, copyright owners’ rights, the benefits of registration with the U.S. Copyright Office, and recent developments in copyright law.
Bio:
Laura Kaiser is an Attorney Advisor in the Office of Public Information and Education at the U.S. Copyright Office. She amplifies the Office’s outreach efforts by presenting on copyright law for a variety of audiences. She also supports her colleagues with advice on legal accuracy and clarity when developing public facing materials. Laura first joined the Copyright Office in 2022 as a paralegal with the Copyright Claims Board, where she helped establish a new dispute resolution forum for copyright issues. Prior to joining the Copyright Office, she earned a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School and a B.A. in Comparative Literature from New York University.
U.S. Copyright Office:
The U.S. Copyright Office promotes creativity and free expression by administering the nation’s copyright laws and by providing impartial, expert advice on copyright law and policy for the benefit of all. With a staff of around 440 people directed by the Register of Copyrights, the Office examines hundreds of thousands of copyright applications per year, resulting in an average of over half a million registrations annually. Congress has also delegated authority to the Office to develop regulations concerning many areas of copyright law, and these regulations provide the public with a well-functioning copyright system. Additionally, the Office is focused on working with the public, including by answering questions and developing educational programs. We produce a number of helpful Circulars, FAQs, and videos that explain copyright and explore the copyright issues we discuss at our events, including this one! The Office is also looking toward the future, working to ensure that we continue to support the thriving U.S. copyright system from both legal and technological perspectives.
Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErc-utrzgiE9UbxBPQSNJofqWkr2mJnE_w#/registration