Event Summary

Interested in learning about copyrights? Come learn about the basics of copyright at this presentation and Q & A session.

WALA Copyright Basics w/ Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP

Come learn about the basics of copyright at this presentation and Q & A session:

• 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?
• Basics of Fair Use
• Remedies in the United States
• DMCA
  
  Facilitator:
  Anna Chauvet, Esq, Partner, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
  
  Anna Chauvet leads Finnegan’s copyright practice and brings significant experience in tackling cutting-edge issues pertaining to copyright. Anna has testified before the U.S. Copyright Office concerning artificial intelligence and copyright, as well as spoken in other government, academic, and industry forums regarding developments in copyright law and legislative efforts.
  
  Prior to rejoining Finnegan as a partner, Anna served as associate general counsel at the U.S. Copyright Office, where she advised on litigation strategy to inform the U.S. government’s views regarding novel questions of copyright law pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition, she helped implement the Music Modernization Act (MMA), the most sweeping reform to copyright law in decades, by issuing regulations regarding the newly-formed mechanical licensing collective charged with administering the blanket license for musical works.
  
  Anna also served as vice president of public policy at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), where she was integral to policy development and advocacy strategies in the areas of artificial intelligence, music licensing, privacy, and antitrust.
  
  Anna holds an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley and a J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law.

Visit Finnegan online: Finnegan | Leading Intellectual Property Law Firm

WALA programs and activities are funded in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanitities. 

Event Details

• Date

  July 21, 2026

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• Time

  6:00pm - 8:00pm

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• Partner

  Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP

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• Venue

  Online