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Small Business Series: Copyright and Intellectual Property
2026-09-16 18:00:00 2026-09-16 19:00:00 America/New_York Small Business Series: Copyright and Intellectual Property Perfect for Small Business Owners, Artists, Inventors, Innovators, Creatives and Freelancers as we celebrate Constitution Day. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Wednesday, September 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-09-16 18:00:00 2026-09-16 19:00:00 America/New_York Small Business Series: Copyright and Intellectual Property Perfect for Small Business Owners, Artists, Inventors, Innovators, Creatives and Freelancers as we celebrate Constitution Day. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Perfect for Small Business Owners, Artists, Inventors, Innovators, Creatives and Freelancers as we celebrate Constitution Day.

Marcya Betts, Esquire, will explain Copyright and Intellectual Property law, what is and isn't covered, and the process for obtaining legal protection of your work.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Legal | Financial Literacy |

TAGS: | Law | Intellectual Property | Copyright |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
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Wed, Jun 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Jun 26 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 28 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. 

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: A11, A12, F19
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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Let's get some fresh air and enjoy some sunshine as we discuss the latest books we've been reading!
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