{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"012: Protecting Your Creative Expression \u2013 The Nature of Copyright","description":"In this episode of Absolute Trust Talk, Kirsten welcomes Walnut Creek copyright law expert Kelley Way into the studio. This Walnut Creek native, wanted to practice copyright law since she was in high school, as two of her biggest passions are books and music. She fell in love with copyright law after resolving a case for her first ever client \u2013 the copyright holder of a New York Times bestselling fantasy series \u2013 and the rest was history.   Because copyright law is confusing to many, Kirsten and Kelley dive into a discussion of what intellectual property and creative expression actually mean and what makes them worthy of protection. Kelley highlights the different types of intellectual property and how long they last, and she later weighs in on how it can affect future generations.   Take Away From Episode #012:   If an intellectual property asset will affect future generations, make sure they know what to look forward to and make sure they understand how to deal with their finances in a smart way.   Time-stamped Show Notes: 2:00 \u2013 What is intellectual property? 2:45 \u2013 How do you register to protect your intellectual property? 5:50 \u2013 Kelley discusses what kinds of assets are protected by copyright and what makes them worthy of registration 8:35 \u2013 If you have a copyright, what kind of protection do you get? (Hint: There is more than one type of protection, depending on the work) 12:45 \u2013 How long does a copyright last? 14:09 \u2013 Kirsten and Kelley discuss how and why creators can take back the right to their works and get a second chance at making their content a lucrative business deal 16:30 \u2013 Can heirs enforce certain rights when it comes to a copyright? 20:00 \u2013 What happens when someone inherits a copyright asset?   Episode #012 Freebie: What Is Intellectual Property? A Guide to Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents   What many people don\u2019t realize is that there is, in fact, an overlap between copyrights, trademarks, and estate planning \u2013 what they don\u2019t quite understand is the \u201cwhy\u201d or the \u201chow.\u201d The key to bringing it all together is the background information, what each piece of copyright protection is for, how and why copyright protection works, and how your future and future generations can be affected if proper care is not taken. Absolute Trust Talk guest and copyright law expert Kelley Way shares exclusive access to her in-depth article, \u201cWhat Is Intellectual Property? A Guide to Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents.\u201d Kelley breaks down what each area of intellectual property and how all of these practice areas tie together, in an easy-to-consume, no-nonsense way. To brush up on your understanding of copyrights, trademarks and patents, click here to read Kelley\u2019s article! Take the Next Step in Your Estate Planning Journey If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to help you with your own estate planning needs in California. Schedule a complimentary discovery call with our team at Absolute Trust Counsel. During this no-obligation conversation, we'll: Learn about your unique situation and goals Answer questions about our services Determine if we're the right fit to work together  Visit https:\/\/absolutetrustcounsel.com\/scheduling\/ or call 925-943-2740 to schedule your free discovery call today. Follow and Review: We\u2019d love for you to follow us if you haven\u2019t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a couple second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits: The Absolute Trust Talk podcast is brought to you with the help of Q2Mark, led by Chief Marketing Officer Susie Hays. Since 2016, Q2Mark has partnered with Absolute Trust Counsel on all marketing communications\u2014from brand development and website design to this podcast series with over 192 episodes, social media management, video production, and more. If you're business owner looking for comprehensive marketing support, visit Q2Mark.com. ","author_name":"Absolute Trust Talk","author_url":"https:\/\/absolutetrustcounsel.com\/podcast","html":"