I will offer a 90-minute presentation on internet law on Saturday, May 15 at 1:00 p.m. The Capital PC Users Group (CPCUG) sponsors the event which takes place at the Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.
During the presentation, I will address several issues frequently confronted by those who blog, podcast, operate a website, publish an email newsletter, or offer original content on a social networking site such as:
- How Do I Protect My Original Content Posted Online?
- How Do I Get a Copyright?
- How Do I Register the Copyright in My Online Work?
- What Can I Do If Someone Uses My Online Content?
- How Can I Protect My Domain Name?
- What Is a Trademark?
- How Do I Get a Trademark?
- What Can I Do if the Domain Name I Want Is Unavailable?
- Can I Be Fired for My Internet Activities?
- When Am I Responsible for Online Defamation?
- Do I Have to Post a Privacy Policy?
- Do I Need Permission to Use Other People’s Material?
- How Do I Determine Which Use Is a Fair Use?
- How Do I Identify Public Domain Material?
- How Long Does A Copyright Last?
- How Can I Use Music with My Website?
- What Should I Consider if My Website Mentions or Depicts Real People?
The event is free and open to the public. You can find additional details and the RSVP form at the CPCUG website.