The Cost of 'Free' Content: The Intersection of Entertainment and Intellectual Property Law 

Oct. 21, 2026
Online


OBA Information Technology and Intellectual Property & Entertainment, Media and Communications Law PROGRAM
 | 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (ET)

The entertainment and media landscape continues to evolve rapidly, from the rise of streaming platforms and creator-driven content to a shifting regulatory environment shaping how that content is funded, distributed and protected.

Join our panel for an updated analysis of the legal issues shaping the intersection of media, entertainment and intellectual property law today, including:

  • The evolving role of copyright ownership
  • The growing importance of trademark and personality rights
  • The broader regulatory landscape affecting the industry
  • How developments in AI and creator-driven platforms are reshaping content creation, ownership and rights clearance.


Whether you advise creators, platforms, broadcasters or rights holders, stay current on a fast-moving legal landscape with this valuable session.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Sonali Mishra, ANM Global
Alessia Monastero, Bhole IP Law

SPEAKERS

Reuven Ashtar, Never Napping
Erin Finlay, Stohn Hay Cafazzo Heim Finlay LLP
Cat (Catherine) Lovrics, Marks & Clerk Canada
Dave Stern, Dickinson Wright LLP

PROGRAM DETAILS

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Program (ET)
 

PROGRAM PRICE

CBA Member: $65* | CBA Student Member: $35* | Non-Member: $119*

(includes e-materials access, where available) *plus applicable taxes

 

 

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