John Baldessari Two Unfinished Letters, 1996
This no-jargon legal advice night for art professionals. Whether you're navigating a contract, grappling with intellectual property, or planning your next creative venture, lawyers at Wedlake Bell will host roundtable sessions explaining free legal advice.
This is a NXT GEN event but we have some limited spaces for AWITA members to join.
How to attend
AWITA & NXT GEN Members attend for FREE
Members RSVP as usual below.
£10 Tickets for non-members – BUY YOURS HERE
Topics will include:
Employment Contracts
What is normal? What is unfair?
Post-termination restrictions
Intellectual Property clauses
Maternity / Parental Leave
What is a fair internship
Employment: Know Your Rights
The Employment Rights Bill: key upcoming changes in employment law
Casual and zero hours contracts
General principles around discrimination, harassment and bullying
Workplace disputes in practice: informal resolution, grievances and litigation
Business and Commercial Considerations
Initial considerations when setting up a business and what structure (sole trader / partnership / company)
Protecting and exploiting IP assets (e.g. licensing agreements, collaborations, joint ventures)
Contractual protections
Practical considerations
Intellectual Property, Branding and Trade Marks
What is intellectual property
Introduction to trade marks
Choosing a business name
Filing and protecting trade marks
Consignment Agreements
The basics of consignment agreements
Navigating pitfalls and ensuring legal protections
Advice for artists and gallerists
An Introduction to Disputes
How disputes arise
Avoiding and resolving disputes
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Please RSVP using the form below. We will confirm your attendance via email.
Please note that by entering the event site, you agree to be filmed or photographed, which may be used for marketing or promotional purposes. For accessibility requests, please email the team in advance.