Technology, entertainment and media copyright experts will meet next week at Digital Hollywood Spring 2009 (at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica May 4-7) to discuss how to balance the demands of the digital consumer with protecting the rights of content creators and owners by leveraging new technologies and business models that meet the needs of both groups.
The discussion is a timely one, given the ongoing debates over digital copyright issues. For example, take the opposition to Google's settlement with authors and publishers over its Google Book Search service and subsequent Justice Department inquiry into the antitrust implications of that settlement, or the case being heard in San Francisco this week between RealNetworks and the Motion Picture Association of America.
Of particular interest to LicenseStream subscribers interested in content rights will be the appearance of CEO Iain Scholnick on the following panel:
9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, May 6
Track III: Content Rights - Digital Rights - Entertainment & Technology Track
Digital Choice and Access to Digital Content - Balancing Consumer Rights with Technology, Regulation and Legal Principles
Digital technology enables consumers to enjoy and interact with creative content across a wide array of platforms. Success in the digital age hinges on the ability to meet the demands of the digital consumer and embrace novel business models that capitalize on new products, markets, and distribution methods made possible by digital technology.
Speakers:
Arnaud Robert, Corporate Vice President, Emerging Technology Strategy, The Walt Disney Company
Michael Alexander, Strategy & Growth Initiatives, IBM Global Telecommunications Industry
Stuart Rosove, VP, Media & Entertainment, Digimarc Corporation
Laurin H. Mills, Managing Partner, Nixon Peabody LLP
Iain Scholnick, CEO and President, ImageSpan
Ann Chaitovitz, consultant, former Executive Director at Future of Music Coalition, copyright attorney-advisor, USPTO
Moderator:
James M. Burger, Attorney at Law, Dow Lohnes, Moderator
For more information, view the full session description and speaker information by clicking here.
