The Battle of the Book’s Derivative – an Exploration of Emerging Literary Adaptations

Name: The Battle of the Book’s Derivative – an Exploration of Emerging Literary Adaptations
Start: 2026-05-06T12:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-06T13:00:00+00:00

May 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET Live CLE Accredited

As new formats emerge, the exploitation of literary works is expanding beyond traditional film and television adaptations. This panel will explore how evolving formats, such as full-cast audio productions and vertical shortform adaptations, fit within the existing rights framework. Our panel will also discuss the intricacies of book-based merchandising, which has seen renewed interest as a valuable avenue for exploiting literary properties. Panelists will discuss how these formats differ from traditional exploitations, what rights may be implicated, and how emerging opportunities are shaping the negotiation and structuring of subsidiary rights deals.

CLE Credit Details

The Copyright Society is an accredited provider in California, New York, and Pennsylvania. MCLE Credits will be available for those jurisdictions, and requests for credit in other jurisdictions may be made when registering. While credit in other jurisdictions is not guaranteed, Copyright Society staff may submit applications for accreditation and notify attorneys upon approval.

This intermediate program is appropriate for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.

Total minutes of instruction: 60 minutes.

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