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SUMMARY:Creative Ownership in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:\nDate and Time\nThu, Apr 23, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT\nLocation\nVirtual (Zoom)\nRegister Here.\nLocation\nVirtual (Zoom)\nCo-presented with Brampton Arts Organization (BAO), and led by entertainment lawyer Vandana Taxali, this free workshop will provide a current overview of Intellectual Property and the current legal status of AI-generated works versus human-made art.\nWith AI technologies rapidly changing the creative landscape in which artists work, the boundaries of intellectual property and creative ownership are becoming increasingly blurry.\nThis webinar for artists across all creative disciplines and career stages, will provide you real-world examples, Q&A, and actionable tips to help you navigate AI advancements while protecting your creative rights. Whether you’re exploring AI as a creative tool or are worried about your style being imitated, this session will help you gain clarity on how current laws and technologies affect your work and career.\nTopics to be discussed include:\n\nUnderstand the concept of Intellectual Property (including Copyright) and how this applies to creative works.\nUnderstand the current legal status of copyright protection for AI-generated works versus human-authored art, including recent legal precedents and their implications for Canadian creators.\nHow existing creative works are impacted by the training of AI models\nLegal and ethical considerations when using AI as a tool in your creative practice\nPractical strategies to protect existing artworks, including copyright registration, licensing agreements, and monitoring for infringement\nRecognize common pitfalls for emerging artists (e.g., unauthorized style/content) and steps to avoid them.\n\nLeave better informed and receive access to resources for further support, including the ALAS clinic and ALAS legal resources.\nAbout the Speaker\n\nVandana Taxali is a founder of Entcounsel Law Firm a lawyer for creators, startups and businesses, practicing in the areas of intellectual property, contracts, licensing, business law, technology, Web3, blockchain and NFTs, empowering innovation and creativity.\nhttps://entcounsel.com/\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vtaxali/\nAbout ALAS\nFor 40 years, Artists’ Legal Advice Services (ALAS) has worked to empower Ontario’s creative community by providing access to summary legal advice, information, and education. ALAS is operated by volunteer entertainment and intellectual property lawyers, fellow creators, and law students who generously donate their time to help provide advice to those who may not be able to access more expensive alternatives. The organization’s core programs include: the ALAS Legal Clinic; legal education events addressing diverse topics in art and law; and a growing database of legal resources for creators.\n
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