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W2513 – Love Story: The Intersection of Music, Fashion, and the Law
Explore the intersection of music, fashion, and intellectual property law through Taylor Swift’s career. This session covers music ownership, lyric lawsuits, and fashion trademarks, breaking down key legal concepts with relevant case studies.
Course Category: Live Webinars
Course Level: Basic
CLE Credit: Substantive
Start Date and Time (CT): Thursday, February 27, 2025 12:00 pm
CLE Hours: 1.0
Fees: $49 for Members and $70 for Non-members
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Description: Explore the intersection of music, fashion, and intellectual property law through the lens of Taylor Swift’s iconic career! In this session, we will dive into lyric lawsuits and Taylor’s battle to own her masters. We will cover the exciting and unexpected ways that the fashion industry intersects with copyright, design patents, and trademark protection. Tailored for legal professionals and Swifties alike, this session aims to simplify complex concepts like licensing, royalties, brand protection, and the legalities of fashion design. Packed with relevant case studies, actionable insights, and pop culture references, this session is your front-row ticket to exploring intellectual property law in style!
Course Year: 2025
Instructor: Sarah McMullin
Sarah McMullin specializes in intellectual property and small business clients. Through her unique business model, Sarah empowers entrepreneurs to build solid foundations. She also channels her passion for families into drafting comprehensive estate plans. Committed to keeping businesses and families out of court and conflict, Sarah practices proactive, relational lawyering. She is a graduate of Texas A&M and holds a JD from the University of New Hampshire and an MPA from the University of Texas Arlington. She has been a military spouse for 21 years and has five children (ages 12-26). Sarah enjoys paddle boarding and all things Taylor Swift.
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