Event Summary

Learn about the basics of copyright at this presentation and Q & A session.

U.S. Copyright Basics

• What is a copyright?
• Who owns a copyright?
• When does a copyright exist?
• What is the effect of registration?
• What is the effect of a copyright notice?
• What is a release?
• What is a license?
• Copyrighted works involving people or third party works
• Basics of Fair Use
• Remedies in the United States
• DMCA

Facilitators:
Brendan Hughes, Partner, Cooley LLP
Jessica Williams, Associate, Cooley LLP

Brendan Hughes is chair of Cooley's global trademark, copyright and advertising practice group. He regularly counsels clients about the risks associated with using and attempting to register proposed marks, as well as the prosecution of trademark applications and maintenance of registrations. In addition, Brendan represents clients in connection with trademark, copyright and false advertising-related actions in federal court, as well as trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the US Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Jessica Williams is an associate at Cooley where she works with emerging and established entities to protect their intellectual property. In addition to her work in federal trademark litigation, advising on trademark clearance and prosecution, and protecting marks against infringement, she maintains an extensive pro bono practice.

Visit Cooley LLP online at: https://www.cooley.com/

WALA programs and activities are sponsored in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. 

Event Details

• Date

  April 21, 2026

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• Time

  6:00pm - 8:00pm

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• Partner

  Cooley LLP

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• Venue

  Online