Hampshire Creatives' Advice Hub - Protecting Your Creativity: Copyright and Commercial Rights for Creatives

In this practical and accessible webinar, Alison Bell, Client Partner specialising in commercial law at Hybrid Legal, will explain the fundamentals of intellectual property for creatives – what it is, why it matters, who owns it, and how to confidently grant rights to clients and collaborators without undermining your own position.

The session will include clear explanations, practical examples and an open Q&A, tailored to the needs of creatives working across Hampshire.

What this session will cover

• What is intellectual property?

An introduction to the main types of IP relevant to creatives.

• Who owns the copyright?

Understanding default ownership rules, including the differences between employees and freelancers, commissioned work and common misconceptions.

• Why copyright matters

How copyright underpins the value of your work, your revenue streams and your long-term growth – and why it is often your most important business asset.

• Granting rights with confidence

The difference between assigning and licensing copyright – and why knowing what rights you can (and should) grant is crucial when working with clients.

• AI and creative ownership

How the rise of AI tools complicates authorship, ownership and infringement issues, and what creatives should consider when using AI-generated content.

• Protecting your position

Practical steps you can take to safeguard your work, manage risk and avoid common legal pitfalls.

Format

Introduction and overview

Focused deep-dive into copyright and related IP issues

Live Q&A and discussion

Who should attend

• Creative founders, freelancers and studio owners in the Hampshire County Council area
• Creative professionals working within organisations
• Creative sector advisers and support organisations

No prior legal knowledge required.

Alison will join co-host Rich Burn, Creatives' Business Advisor from Incuhive and the new Hampshire Creatives Advice Hub.

Sign up for the Hampshire Creatives' Advice Hub: https://incuhive.co.uk/acceleration-investment/hants-creatives-advice-hub

Please note - the zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the event.