Copyright Law with Gordon Firemark (Ep. 3)

In this episode, we discuss:

• Terms used when discussing adaptations: copyright, underlying rights, and public domain. 
• Why and when does an adaptation writer need to acquire the rights to an original work and when do they not? 
• How can we find out if something is in the public domain?
• Can rights holders renew their copyright to delay or prevent it from going into the public domain?  

And more!

All About Our Guest
Gordon Firemark is an attorney whose practice is devoted to the representation of creative and business people in the fields of theater, film, television and digital media. He helps creative industry professionals make deals that make sense and get their productions developed, financed, produced and distributed. His practice also covers intellectual property, cyberspace, new media, business transactions, and corporate matters for clients in the fields of media, entertainment, content and digital business.

Mr. Firemark is the founder of Theatre Producer Academy, (theatreproduceracademy.com) and the author of The Podcast, Blog, & New Media Producers’ Legal Survival Guide. (podcastlawbook.com)

He is also a podcaster himself. Since 2009, he has produced and hosted  Entertainment Law Update (http://entertainmentlawupdate.com), which provides a monthly roundup of news and commentary about the field of entertainment law for artists, lawyers, and other professionals in the industry.  

He holds a B.A. in Radio, Television, and Film from the University of Oregon, and earned his law degree at Southwestern University School of Law. He has taught courses in Theatre Law at Southwestern Law, Contracts at Pepperdine Law, Entertainment Law at  Columbia College Hollywood, and Intellectual Property at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. 

Learn more about Gordon and his services at: 

His website: Firemark.com   
Theatreproduceracademy.com,  a digital training for aspiring and new producers
Easylegaltemplates.com for forms and contract templates for online business and podcasters

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