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Buying and Selling Intellectual Properties for
Film and Television
Instructor:
Gary A. Watson, Esq.
Gary A. Watson & Associates
1875 Century Park East, Suite 1000
Los Angeles, CA 90067
P: 310.203.8022
F: 310.203.8028
E: [email protected]
COURSE TITLE: Buying and Selling Intellectual Properties for Film and Television.
COURSE DATES: Tuesdays, 7pm-10pm, May 15 – June 12 and June 26, 2007.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: All films and television shows start with an intellectual property such as a book,
screenplay, comic book, play, article, life story, prior show or movie. This course provides a comprehensive analysis
of the deal-making process regarding the buying and selling of intellectual properties for films and television shows.
The instructor will take participants from bidding, negotiating the deal, and finalizing the contract to acquiring music
and other intellectual property for use in the final product. Topics include: (i) the deal: basic points regarding
options, purchases and first/exclusive looks, as well as, writer agreements; (ii) music issues; and (iii) legal concerns.
Tuesday, 7pm-10pm, May 15:
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Definition of Intellectual Property;
Basic Copyright Facts;
Overview of Production of Films and Television Shows; and
Introduction of Option/Purchase Agreements.
Tuesday, 7pm-10pm, May 22:
A. Completion of Option/Purchase Agreements; and
B. Explanation of First In-Class Presentation.
Tuesday, 7pm-10pm, May 29:
A. In-Class Presentations; and
B. Review and Evaluation of In-Class Presentations.
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Watson UCLA Extension Course Outline
Buying and Selling Intellectual Properties for Film and Television
Tuesdays, 7:00pm-10pm, May 15 – June 12 and June 16, 2007
Page 2
Tuesday, 7pm-10pm, June 5:
A. Writer Agreements;
B. Music Issues; and
C. Explanation of Second In-Class Presentation.
Tuesday, 7pm-10pm, June 12:
A. In-Class Presentations; and
B. Review and Evaluation of In-Class Presentations.
Tuesdays, 7pm-10pm, June 26:
A. Legal Concerns; and
B. Conclusion/Summary.
COURSE READINGS AND MATERIALS: Standard motion picture and television contracts will be
supplied by the instructor and utilized for each topic.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
To promote learning and thus enhance the course, students will make
two in-class presentations. Students will be graded equally on their attendance, in-class participation and in-class
presentations.