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As many of you know, I was faced with the challenge of a copyright infringement lawsuit over the use of a reference photograph when I illustrated my Obama HOPE poster image. One of the amazing and generous attorneys who helped me in my defense of my position was Terry Fisher, a professor at Harvard, and one of the most respected copyright attorneys in the country. Terry is teaching a Harvard course called CopyrightX that is free for online applicants. Copyright can be confusing and tricky territory for artists and designers, so learning the lay of the land from professor Fisher could be incredibly beneficial to anyone working in a creative field. Terry Fisher is a believer in copyright protections, but also in an interpretation of copyright law that is friendly to artists and their creative transformations. The only silver lining to my copyright infringement lawsuit was getting to know Terry Fisher, and through him achieving a deeper understanding of copyright principles and law. I would highly recommend professor Fisher’s CopyrightX class if the legal parameters around creativity are one of your concerns.
-Shepard
CopyrightX, a networked course on copyright law, is now accepting applications for participation in the 2015 online sections. Participation in the online sections is free and is open to anyone at least 13 years of age, but enrollment is limited. Admission to the online sections will be administered through an open application process that opened on October 15 and closes on December 15 at 1500 UTC. CopyrightX welcomes applicants from all countries, lawyers and non-lawyers alike. Please click HERE for details, or HERE to enroll.
