Included in this course
25 modules across 5 lessons
12 animated videos
3 interactive learning checks
Certificate of Completion
About this Course
This course covers the fundamentals of the main types of intellectual property typically encountered in the music business; trademarks, copyrights, and patents.
You will learn how intangible creations of the mind become protected intellectual property, and how to control the commercial exploitation of a person’s name and likeness within the context of the music business.
It will provide you with a detailed understanding of how intellectual property drives the music industry and how best to protect–and exploit–your own IP so the revenue it generates always flows to you.
You will learn how intangible creations of the mind become protected intellectual property, and how to control the commercial exploitation of a person’s name and likeness within the context of the music business.
It will provide you with a detailed understanding of how intellectual property drives the music industry and how best to protect–and exploit–your own IP so the revenue it generates always flows to you.
What You'll Learn
- An understanding of what IP you own—and what you need to license.
- How to create, register, protect, and exploit your copyrights.
- Recognition of whatrights you’re entitled to with your IP, and what you might be giving up by way of those rights with every career decision you make.
- How to proactively protect IP in order to maximize its income potential.
Course Breakdown
The Course
- Course Overview
- About
- Get to Know The Intells
- Essential Terminology
Lesson 1: Intellectual Property, The Basics
- Lesson Introduction
- Why “You should patent that song, dude” is Incorrect
Lesson 2: Copyrights
- What is a Copyright?
- What is Not a Copyright?
- Who is the Copyright Owner?
- Copyright Protection
- "Don't Step on My Copyright"
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act
- Learning Check
Lesson 3: Trademarks
- What is a Trademark?
- What Does a Trademark Protect?
- Trademark Infringement
- Learning Check
Lesson 4: Other Forms of Intellectual Property
- What is a Patent?
- What is a Trade Secret?
- Lesson Summary
Lesson 5: Personality Rights
- Lesson Introduction
- Forms of Personality Rights
- What Laws Govern Personality Rights?
- What About Dead People? - Post Mortem Rights
- Learning Check
Featured Testimonial
" The more informed the producer is on how the business works, the easier it is to manage their career. Creative Intell Academy takes complex legal concepts, breaks them down, and makes them easy to understand. We recommend all of our clients take these courses now."
Lucas Keller
President and Founder of Milk & Honey
Inside This Course
Meet the Intells
Meet the Intells is an animated series that teaches the real business of music through storytelling. Each episode breaks industry topics down into fun, easy to understand segments and can be watched individually or as part of the course content.
Crystalize your knowledge with interactive learning checks
Solidify your knowledge of music industry agreements with multiple-choice quizzes and drag-and-drop puzzles to help you remember what you've learned in a fun and engaging way.
Learn the Ins and Outs of Copyright
The entire music industry revolves around intellectual property. The copyrights you create, own, control, and license are your bread and butter in this business. With so much at stake, learning how to register, protect, and exploit your IP is crucial.
Inside the Real Music Industry
True stories of artists in real-life scenarios, often based on our own personal dealings with them, are peppered throughout the course.
Know your Name and Likeness Rights
Learn about all the rights you have to your name and image and how they’re protected and can be monetized.
Go Deeper
Each CI Academy course covers both basic and advanced concepts. Our courses are designed as a constant source of up-to-date reference material you keep coming back to.
Protect Yourself
Our courses give you the knowledge and skills to protect your work and move forward in the music business with confidence. Based on real information from industry insiders, we help you make informed decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and protect yourself from unscrupulous actors. Sign up and invest in your career today.
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Songwriters, Producers, Managers, Industry Executives and Lawyers
“For anyone wanting to get into the music industry, the Creative Intell Academy courses are the best to take. If you’re an artist, writer, producer or manager, this will change the game and the way you operate.”
Austin Rosen
co-manager of Post Malone
" The more informed the producer is on how the business works, the easier it is to manage their career. Creative Intell Academy takes complex legal concepts, breaks them down, and makes them easy to understand. We recommend all of our clients take these courses now."
Lucas Keller
President/Founder of Milk & Honey
"Unlock your music career's fullest potential with the Creative Intell Academy. Avoid costly legal mistakes, sign smart contracts, and maximize your revenue. As a manager of platinum-selling artists, I confidently endorse the CI Academy. They've got you covered."
Dana Biondi
manager of $uicideboy$