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Counseling Creative Business Clients: Copyright Focus
Presented by Kevin E. Houchin, Esq.
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Course Description
Length: 1h 1min Published: 6/3/2026 
This session delves into the nuances of counseling creative business clients, particularly in the realm of copyright law. Unlike traditional CLE courses that focus on statutory and case law, this session emphasizes understanding the unique motivations and vulnerabilities of creative clients. It highlights the importance of shifting from a purely legal advisory role to a more holistic counselor approach, addressing both legal and business concerns. The session also discusses the lack of intellectual property education in creative fields and offers strategies for effectively communicating complex legal concepts to clients without prior knowledge.
Learning Objectives
* Understand the unique needs and vulnerabilities of creative business clients.
* Shift from a legal advisory role to a counselor approach for better client engagement.
* Recognize the lack of IP education in creative fields and its impact on client knowledge.
* Explore the constitutional foundation of copyright and its societal benefits.
* Identify practical strategies for managing client expectations and legal risks.
* Learn how to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal clients.
* Discuss the importance of moving from idea to expression for copyright protection.
* Evaluate client motivations to ensure ethical legal practice and client alignment.
Speaker Q&A
Question
Is there any harm in registering (copyrighting) a work BEFORE submitting it to an agent and/or a publisher for representation or possible publication? I have never found a good answer to this. Thanks.
- RobertV
Answer
There is no harm at all and it’s a smart practice! I encourage all my artist, writer, and musician clients to register before sharing with agents & publishers. If an eventual publisher wants to own the rights in the final product, that can be handled as part of the deal. So definitely invest the small registration fee before sharing one’s work in ways that make it easy to infringe your rights.
- Kevin E. Houchin, Esq.
Presented By:
Kevin E. Houchin, Esq.
Fort Collins, CO
1.970.231.2426
kevin.houchin@houchinlaw.com
