Intellectual Property Issues for Visual and Performing Artists

Want to be the next Shepard Fairey, but avoid getting sued by the AP for using one of its photographs when you make an Obama poster? Learn about the intellectual property issues that affect visual and performing artists. Our panel of intellectual property practitioners will provide an overview of copyright, trademark, and patent law, and highlight particular issues in the area of licensing and digital media. Q&A to follow.

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Sound of Silk

Lecture recital on Chinese songs from the musical heritage of Han to the present. This lecture recital will focus on three main areas: (I) Different types of Chinese songs and their historical backgrounds–Ancient, Folk and Contemporary Art (II) Significant Chinese traditional singing techniques versus Western classical styles–Throaty/nasal versus Open/mask (III) Demonstration of live performance