The first popIP event is happening on October 7th from 6 to 8 pm during First Fridays in the Allentown area of downtown Buffalo. popIP is a portmanteau of pop culture and intellectual property that popped in my head during a business meeting. In keeping with the creative and irreverent theme of First Fridays, there will an informal discussion on intellectual property law as it affects creatives. Light refreshments will be served.

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The first pop IP event will be held on October 7, 2011 between 6 and 8 pm in Allentown in Buffalo, NY.

For further pop culture and IP information, please watch the following film that is streaming for free in HD. Better yet, support the creators and rent/buy a copy of the film.

rip! A REMIX MANIFESTO

	HOW CLOSE IS TOO CLOSE? The Harry Potter dress on the left is eerily similar to an Alexander McQueen dress that was exhibited earlier. The HP dress features a phoenix, whereas the McQ dress features peacocks. The HP dress also has a longer hemline, but it is arguable that the HP dress is more than just referencing the original, and is steppping on copyright territory.

Do I Need Intellectual Property Law?

Intellectual property (IP) law protects original works and creations, such as a logo, a book, a song, a jewelry design, a software program, or a new invention. The three main categories of intellectual property law are copyrights, trademarks, and patents. It is likely that you have previously created an original work that qualifies for intellectual property law protection.