Events
IP in Entertainment and Media Conference
November 6 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica, 530 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
When: November 6, 2025
Earn up to 5 Hours of MCLE
The Intellectual Property Law Section is presenting a half-day in-person IP in Entertainment and Media Conference on November 6, 2025, at the Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica.
Agenda | Sponsorship | Pricing
Agenda
12:00 PM – 5:15 PM | Registration is Open
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM | Opening Remarks
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM | Comic Books & Graphic Novels: A Lawyer’s Guide to the Journey to Screen
1.25 Hours MCLE
This panel will explore key legal strategies for guiding comic books and graphic novels from page to screen. Experts Michael Lovitz and Paul Menes will share practical tips and best practices on securing and clearing rights, negotiating option and purchase agreements, handling collaboration and creator credits, and navigating IP pitfalls. Attendees will gain valuable insights derived from decades of experience protecting clients’ interests and their iconic properties while facilitating successful adaptations for film and television.
Speakers:
- Paul I. Menes, Of Counsel, The Influencer Lawyer®, Telikos Law Corp.
- Michael L. Lovitz, Founding Partner, Lovitz IP Law PC
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM | AI and Copyright in the Entertainment Industry
1.25 Hours MCLE
This panel will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping copyright law in the entertainment industry. Panelists will discuss recent legal developments, key case and emerging issues at the intersection of AI, creativity, and intellectual property rights. The conversation will address challenges such as authorship, ownership, licensing and infringement in AI generated works, with practical insights for studios, creators and rights holders navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.
Moderator: Andrew Stroud, General Counsel, Epylon Corporation
Speakers:
- Dave Davis, Chief Content Officer, Protege
- Matthew Dysart, Partner, Greenberg Glusker LLP
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Networking Break
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM | Copyright Infringement in The Music Industry Post-Blurred Lines
Many—perhaps none more so the songwriters of the hit song Blurred Lines—were shocked when the Blurred Lines trial and appeal resulted in a $7,000,000+ copyright infringement judgment even though it was conceded that the two musical compositions in that case did not share even a single note in the same place. Seven years later, join us as a panel of experienced copyright and entertainment lawyers survey the post-Blurred Lines landscape and explore where the law stands now.
Speakers:
- Peter Anderson, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
- Aaron Moss, Partner, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
4:15 PM – 5:30 PM | Merchandising and Partnerships in Entertainment
Promotional arrangements involving motion pictures, television series and other entertainment properties are powerful tools for driving revenue and audience engagement. Our speakers will discuss their experience handling co-promotion and merchandising agreements, including issues concerning intellectual property rights and ownership, creative and brand concerns, talent involvement, and financial terms. Attendees will gain practical insights into structuring and negotiating deals between entertainment brands and their promotional partners.
Speakers:
- Robert J. Driscoll, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
- Carolyn A. Hampton, SVP – Worldwide Marketing Legal, Paramount Pictures
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Cocktail Reception
Interested in Sponsoring?
On behalf of the IP Section, we invite your firm or company to become a sponsor of this exciting event.
This conference provides an excellent opportunity to market to a focused group of potential and existing customers. The conference will cover topics specific to intellectual property law in entertainment and media, including presentations on comic books and graphic novels, AI and copyright in the entertainment industry, music copyright litigation, and co-branding and merchandizing for film and television properties. Our speakers are among the best and brightest in their fields, including individuals from large companies and studios, and noted attorneys from both small and large law firms. There will also be several opportunities for networking, including a networking break and cocktail reception. Learn more and sponsor today.
Registration Information
| Type | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| IP Section Member | $275 |
| Non Section Member | $375 |
| New Lawyers*/Solo IP Practitioner/Law School Faculty/ Paralegal/Judiciary Member/Gov/Non-Profit | $200 |
| Law Student* | $50 |
*Lawyers practicing law for three years or less and Law Students are invited to join the California Lawyers Association (CLA) for free.
Payment is due at the time of registration and must be received no later than one week before the program start date. Registration will no be considered complete until payment has been received. Requests for exceptions to this policy may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.
For questions or to request an exception, please contact us at ProgramRegistrations@calawyers.org.
Cancellations and refunds must be received in writing no later than October 30, 2025 and are subject to a 10% service fee. Refunds will not be provided after October 30, 2025. Please send your request to ProgramRegistrations@calawyers.org.
This event may be recorded. By attending this event, you consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded, and to any use, by the CLA, of your likeness, voice, and name in any and all media including social media. If you do not want your name or photo to be used, please let us know in advance. We cannot, however, honor requests to opt out of the use of your image or voice if you choose to ask a question during one of the event sessions.
The California Lawyers Association is an approved State Bar of California MCLE provider.
We are committed to accessibility! Virtual events are equipped with closed captioning. To request an in-person accommodation, send us a note at accessibility@calawyers.org or contact us at 916-516-1760 for assistance.