We met for a practical seminar on copyright guidance for designers in the age of AI. This event featured attorneys Faye Vasilopoulos and Joseph Marinelli from Irwin IP LLP who guided attendees through the fundamentals of copyright law and the evolving legal landscape shaped by AI tools.
Copyright questions are a routine part of modern graphic design practice, especially as new tools and technologies reshape how creative work is made. AI tools have quickly become part of the graphic design workflow, but they also raise important questions about ownership, copyright protection, and risk.
The seminar guided graphic designers through the fundamentals of copyright law, how to protect their original work, and how legal issues can arise when using AI-generated content. The discussion placed these issues in today’s creative landscape, including how AI-assisted tools may affect copyright protection and risk.
What We Covered:
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- Core copyright principles every graphic designer should understand
- How to protect original work & manage copyright risks, especially when using AI tools
- Practical insights on ownership & legal considerations in today’s AI-influenced creative landscape
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The presentation was followed by a Q&A with attendees.
Presented by Irwin IP LLP:
Irwin IP, a part of Miller Johnson, focuses exclusively on intellectual property law. The firm helps creative professionals and businesses protect, enforce, and navigate complex IP matters in an evolving digital landscape.
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