Registration for this event is now closed, however, walk-ins will be accepted tonight. 

On Tuesday, November 17, Lawyer John Mason Dishes on Contracts, Invoicing, Work-for-Hire, Licensing and More

Join fellow area creatives to hear long-time friend of the Club John Mason discuss the many technical and legalistic (but absolutely critical) aspects of running a successful design business — and answer related legal questions from the audience. From understanding the benefits and pitfalls of contracts to work-for-hire and spec work issues, invoicing and more, John will focus on the formalities of art and photo licensing, contractual terms, kill fees, and related issues.  

John also enjoys audience interaction so please feel free to bring your questions along and participate. You’ll get instant relief for all the stuff that gives creatives the worst headaches. Now, that’s something both sides of your brain will appreciate.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

6:30 - 9pm

The Motley Fool

2000 Duke Street, 4th Floor

Alexandria, VA 22314

Many thanks to:

Our in-kind sponsor -- The Motley Fool

Our event sponsor -- Eric Stewart, Copywriter

And special thanks to our speaker:

John D. Mason is a Washington DC/Maryland based art, entertainment, and intellectual property attorney. His practice focuses on copyright and trademark matters, litigation, contracts, and commercial matters. He works with artists, writers and creative people and companies to protect and exploit their work and is also a literary agent. He is on the Advisory Board of the Art Directors Club of Metropolitan Washington and the Board of Director of Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts. The website for his firm, The Intellectual Property Group, PLLC, is www.artlaws.com and his e-mail is artlaws2@aol.com.