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New Media, New Markets, New Rights - Symposium - May 2nd, 2008

9:30am - 4:30pm

Open to the public and free of charge. Refreshments will be served. Reception to follow event.

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Located at Georgia State University's Speaker's Auditorium in the Student Center

The rights to intellectual property is the media artist's commodity. Media markets obtain and distribute that intellectual property which, has commercial viability. Lawyers assist in securing,protecting and transferring these rights. New computer-based markets are emerging and raising questions about the exploitation of valuable intellectual property rights,( whether it be short films, video, cell phone programs, etc.) .

This symposium brings together legal, marketing, business representatives and artists to analyze profit potential which may result from the changes in the market.

Speakers

Peter Yu (Drake University Law School): “International issues in New Media Distribution.”
Marshall Leafer (Indiana University): "Audio Broadcast Flags"
Doris Long (John Marshall Law School, Chicago): "Cash 'N Carry Creativity"
Eric Goldman (Santa Clara University Law School): "Protection for ISP's"
Charles Gallagher (Georgia State University): “Race and Music: Different Media”
Michael Landau (Georgia State University): “Contract Issues for the New Media”
James Trigg (Emory University and Killpatrick Stockton): "Internet Keywords and the Lanham Act"

Panel - Entrepreneurial Considerations

Jeffrey Longoria is the President of CDC Games International, a sister company in the CDC family. At CDC Software, Longoria most recently served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances where he and his team managed key relationships with technology, consulting and channel partners, including a relationship with Microsoft.

Lance Weatherby has been involved with the Atlanta technology community for over 11 years. Most recently he founded The Enfuse Group, a strategic consulting firm focused on emerging high technology companies. Lance works primarily with new media and Internet application focused companies at ATDC, Georgia Institute of Technology's Science and Technology incubator.

Raj Choudhury is the Vice President and co-founder of Spunlogic. Currently, he is the Vice President of Digital Services at Engauge Digital. He is a Board member of several industry organizations including the Atlanta Interactive Marketing Association and Tourism Development Alliance of Georgia ,as well as, the American Marketing Association. Raj’s specialties include process design and strategy, marketing strategy, operations, technical expertise, infrastructure and partnerships.

Jeff Blackman is Director of Business Development at IQ Interactive, a creative media company whose clients include Showtime and Universal Orlando Studios.

Panel - From Media Artists to Media Markets

Lisa Moore is the Executive Director of Georgia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. As executive director of the nonprofit legal-aid clinic, she has represented such bands as Deerhunter and Hope for A Golden Summer.

Chad Eikoff is a professional film producer from Georgia. He debuted as executive producer with the hit movie, Moving Out in 1998, and later produced the feature film, The Other Side, which premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival in 2006. He was an early crew member of homestarrunner.com and has recently established a new animation, visualization, digital tracking business, Trick 3D.

James Distefano is leading the experience design of Super Deluxe (http://www.superdeluxe.com), a new broadband initiative with Turner Entertainment. He is a creative problem-solver with broad experience in conceptualizing and creating major broadband media entertainment properties for delivery on the internet as well as to other consumption platforms.

Siddiq Bello a consultant on venture development and online strategy. He moved to Atlanta from New York where he co-founded Addictive Media Development. Before that he was the New Media Manager for Vibe Magazine. Most recently, Siddiq worked at Turner Broadcasting as a business strategist.

9:00 - 9:30 - Check In

9:30 - 10:45 - Speakers

10:45 - 11:00 - Break

11:00 - 12:30 - Speakers

12:30 - 1:30 - Lunch

1:30 - 2:30 - Panel - Entrepreneurial Considerations

2:30 - 3:30 - Panel - From Media Artist to Media Markets

3:30 - 4:30 - Reception