Campus On The Common

The Lion Sleeps Tonight is an iconic tune, but what can it teach us about the importance of copyright for artists and other creatives? I’m talking to Dr Bhamati Viswanathan, a copyright lawyer, and professor here at Emerson College, about everything you need to know to protect your intellectual property. Whether it’s copyright, patent, or trademark, securing your IP is the only way to make sure that you can make a living while doing what you love. Together, we’ll learn why speaking some legal-esse is an important part of every artist's vocabulary. Our Guest Dr. Bhamati Viswanathan teaches, advises, and writes about the intersection of creative economies, arts, culture, and copyright law. She is an Affiliate Faculty member at Emerson College’s Business of Creative Enterprise program and has recently written a book entitled “Cultivating Copyright: How Creative Industries Can Harness Intellectual Property to Survive the Digital Age” Included in her many academic degrees, she holds a Doctorate of Juridical