GLA Events

Join our session designed to help artists understand and navigate the U.S. copyright system. This program will introduce copyright law basics, explain the copyright registration process, and discuss enforcement options, including the Copyright Claims Board. We will also outline the role of the U.S. Copyright Office and highlight additional resources available [...]

Georgia Lawyers for the Arts Presents our 9th Annual Bourbons + Bites event

Have an idea and wondered about patents? Join Georgia PATENTS and patent attorney Zach Stevenson of Ballard Spahr on Wednesday, April 23rd from 12:00 pm–2:30 pm for an in-depth look at the U.S. patent system. A patent is a right granted by the U.S. government to the owner of an [...]

Our first Arts Clinic of 2026 with attorneys from the law firm of Troutman Pepper Locke and in-house counsel from  JPMorgan Chase will take place on March 17, 2026, from 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm. The Clinic will give members 30 minutes to speak with an attorney to discuss copyright, [...]

Join Devon Vander Voort as we discuss best practices for managing your art collection in 2026. We will discuss all of the information you need to organize your fine art collections effectively. Vander Voort will share recommendations for art collection databases and how to utilize them effectively. We will dive into [...]

Do you have an invention but are unsure whether it qualifies for patent protection or how to navigate the patent process? Join Georgia PATENTS for a seminar exploring the inventor’s journey from initial idea to issued patent. This presentation will explain the core patentability requirements while demonstrating how prior art [...]

Have an idea and wondered about patents? Join Georgia PATENTS and patent attorney Zach Stevenson of Ballard Spahr on Wednesday, April 23rd from 12:00 pm–2:30 pm for an in-depth look at the U.S. patent system. A patent is a right granted by the U.S. government to the owner of an [...]