SRH Law intellectual property attorney Justin McCabe will present at the 2013 Vermont Arts Summit on Saturday, October 26 at the Vermont State House in Montpelier.

The presentation, Copyright Basics in the Digital Age, begins at 11 a.m. and  covers the nature, scope and duration of copyright protection; how to obtain and maintain copyright protection; a discussion of the different kinds of copyrighted works; monetization; and an overview of the litigation process, including summaries on damages and defenses.  Also, the presentation discusses the development of copyright in the age of the Internet and the way that the fundamental concepts are adapting to new technologies, while addressing the statutory protections given to websites under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, issues of cybersquatting, social media copyright policies, and the special concerns caused by new forms of publishing.

Following this presentation, attendees should have a basic understanding of copyright law and be able to identify potential issues as copyright work creators. In the afternoon, McCabe will also take part in small group clinics where people can bring their IP questions.

Visit the Vermont Arts Council website for a full description of the event and to register for the summit.