PROTECTING YOUR PUNCHLINES: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & CONTRACTS FOR COMEDIANS

Stop leaving money on the table. Your comedy is a business—let's treat it like one.

Ever had your material stolen? Signed a contract you didn't understand? Performed for "exposure" that paid exactly zero dollars? You're not alone—and you don't have to keep getting screwed.

This 90-minute power-packed workshop gives you the legal knowledge every comedian and comedy writer needs to protect their work and get paid what they're worth.

You'll master: Copyright protection for your material • Trademark basics for your stage name and brand • Performance contract essentials (and dangerous red flags) • Social media rights you're giving away • Collaboration agreements that protect everyone • When to hire a lawyer vs. DIY it

Taught by Joey Novick—attorney, professional comedian (MTV, Comedy Central, opened for Seinfeld), and someone who's been on both sides of bad deals.

Includes: Contract templates • Negotiation cheat sheet • Copyright registration guide • 30-day recording access

Your comedy career deserves legal protection. Let's make it happen.