Most creatives think “I paid for it, so I own it.”Yeah… no you don’t.In Music Biz Club Ep. 16, entertainment attorney Charlotte Towne — aka The Mermaid Lawyer — breaks down the copyright reality every independent artist, filmmaker, podcaster, and brand-builder needs to understand before their project takes off.If you create anything, this episode is the legal wake-up call.🔐 What You’ll Learn:➡️Why buying something doesn’t transfer copyright➡️The only way to legally own what you paid for➡️Work-for-hire vs. copyright assignment (and why most people get it wrong)➡️How to protect your brand name before you invest in it➡️The 9-month trademark reality nobody talks about➡️Why AI-generated work isn’t fully copyrightable➡️Contracts every creative needs when collaborating➡️What happens when you skip paperwork and money enters the chat🧜‍♀️ About Charlotte Towne:Charlotte is a South Florida entertainment attorney specializing in:➡️Intellectual property➡️Trademarks & copyrights➡️Contracts➡️Music + creative industry lawShe’s also the trademarked brand “The Mermaid Lawyer” — combining legal expertise with creative identity.🎤 About Music Biz ClubHosted by music supervisor, songwriter & film director Ajani Griffith, the Music Biz Club is a community for musicians, creatives, and entertainment professionals with monthly mixers, workshops, and industry conversations.