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Curious about how to safeguard your creative ideas as you launch your career in entertainment? Wondering how copyrights, trademarks, and \u201cunscripted\u201d formats are navigated in today\u2019s rapidly changing entertainment world? Join UGA alumni Michelle Davis and Stephanie Skinner for a candid conversation about the real-world challenges and opportunities of intellectual property in media.<\/p>\n
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Drawing from their own experiences in the industry, Michelle and Stephanie will share practical advice for protecting your creations, pitching projects, and building your brand\u2014especially in the evolving landscape of unscripted entertainment. Expect an interactive dialogue, first-hand stories, and actionable tips on navigating IP as a creator. There will be time for Q&A and informal networking\u2014bring your questions!<\/p>\n
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Discussion highlights may include:<\/p>\n
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- How to protect your scripts, shows, and digital projects<\/li>\n
- What \u201cownership\u201d really means for creators in 2025\u2019s converged media landscape<\/li>\n
- Strategies for pitching and safeguarding your work in unscripted formats<\/li>\n
- Real stories about rights disputes, content licensing, and leveraging IP for new opportunities<\/li>\n
- Steps for building your brand and portfolio with intellectual property in mind<\/li>\n
- Open to all majors; especially recommended for Entertainment & Media Studies, business, and aspiring creative professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Alumni Guests:<\/em><\/p>\n
Stephanie Skinner (ABJ \u201993) \u2013 Co-founder- EP\/writer, The Wondermnt<\/p>\n
Michelle Davis (ABJ \u201805, JD \u201915), Associate Attorney \u00b7 Arnall Golden Gregory LLC \u2013 commercial contracts attorney specializing in technology transactions, entertainment law, and intellectual property<\/p>\n
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Moderator:<\/em> Laurena Bernabo is an assistant professor at UGA\u2019s Grady College specializing in television\u2019s cultural forum and production practices, and her forthcoming book explores how and why broadcast networks have incorporated the #BlackLivesMatter movement into entertainment programming.<\/p>\n
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Students should RSVP here on Handshake: https:\/\/uga.joinhandshake.com\/stu\/events\/1790034<\/a><\/p>\n