ABW 061: Copyright, Trademarks & Other Legal Matters for Writers & Authors (w/ Gordon Firemark)

Gordon Firemark is an expert in matters pertaining to the entertainment industry, particular theatre, film, television and music. Intellectual Property law is his forte'. On this episode, Gordon will talk about copyright laws writers and authors need to know, what fair use is when quoting sources in your book, how to protect your intellectual property, how to be book publishing contract savvy, what constitutes a legally binding contract, and more. In this episode, Gordon discusses: Music rights for podcasters What writers and authors need to consider when starting their businesses Copyright, public domain, and fair use laws Permission rights for using excerpts of other people’s work (including religious texts) in your books Legal savvy for freelancers Why you should talk to an attorney before signing a book contract Protecting yourself when writing a memoir Book titles and trademark laws What the law says on writing biographies of famous people   Resources Mentioned:   The Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer's Legal Survival Guide: An essential resource for content creators - Gordon’s Book Get to Know Gordon: Website Facebook Podcast LinkedIn Twitter Let’s Hear from You: Leave a comment below Message me on Twitter Join my Facebook Group Share this show on Twitter or Facebook Leave a review on iTunes   Subscribe to The Art & Business of Writing Podcast: iTunes Stitcher Google Play iHeart Radio