WNM 2023 Art Be Smart: Intellectual Property and the Indian Arts & Crafts Act - In Person

Art Be Smart: Intellectual Property and the Indian Arts & Crafts Act for Artists

The doors are opening! We welcome you to join us for this in-person program on the Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA) and on intellectual property for artists and craftspeople. The event will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the University of New Mexico – Gallup Campus.

TRAINING OVERVIEW

Our speakers will be Ken Van Wey, Program Analyst, with the Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB) of the U.S. Department of the Interior, and Susan Anthony, Tribal Affairs Liaison and Senior Trademark Attorney, with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Ken and Susan have presented together over the years at many programs for artists and craftspeople and are delighted to offer this unique opportunity in Gallup, New Mexico. Ken will speak about the IACA, including possible changes on the horizon, and Susan will speak about intellectual property, with a particular focus on copyright, trademarks, and design patents.

DISCUSSION & INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS

Following Ken’s and Susan’s presentations, we will open the program for a spirited, and interactive discussion among all participants. Lunch will be provided while the discussion continues. After the discussion concludes, Susan will be available for one-on-one consultations in 20-minute increments, for those who may want personalized assistance on copyright, trademarks, patents, trade secrets or on domain names and websites. Although Susan cannot provide legal advice, she can help you better understand what type(s) of intellectual property you may have, and various resources for your further consideration. PLEASE NOTE: These sessions require prior registration as there are limited spots. Please reach out to Janelle Henry at 505-566-3715 to schedule your session.

EVENT SCHEDULE

• 9:30 – 10:00 am Check-in and Coffee/Donuts
• 10 – 10:15 am Introduction of program, participants, and speakers
• 10:15 – 11:15 am Indian Arts and Crafts Act (Ken Van Wey)
• 11:15 – 12:15 pm Intellectual Property for Artists and Craftspeople (Susan Anthony)
• 12:15 – 1:15 pm Group Discussion, over lunch
• 1:15 – 3:15 pm One-on-one consultations (sign-up in advance required; spots are limited)

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Please notify Janelle Henry at 505-566-3715 when you register for the class, or no later than 24 hours prior to your class, so that WESST can make sure necessary accommodations are available. All programs and services are provided to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

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