Property aspects of copyright, trademarks, patents and industrial design will be discussed with an emphasis on their application to the culture sector. Intellectual property law has a huge impact on creators rights. All aspects of the culture sector are affected, including artists, craftspeople, musicians, designers, writers, filmmakers, videographers, choreographers, publishers and many others. Ownership of creative ideas and products is a right. This seminar will clarify what those rights are and how they are applied and enforced.
Seminars are relaxed and informal, with plenty of time for questions, answers, and group discussion.
Mr. Boyd works for the Information Branch of Industry Canada s Intellectual Property Office. He has given many such seminars to a wide range of participants, including a number of recent ones for cultural groups around the province. The response has been enthusiastic. Mr. Boyd s seminars are being coordinated by the Nova Scotia Cultural Network and hosted by community presenters.