From creating his own blog in law school, to securing his dream job in IP, and creating fun and engaging content around copyrights, trademarks, patents, and personality rights - Tony juggles a lot! Content creators can learn a great deal not just from the subject matter of his videos, but also his journey in how creating content was essential to where he is now.

Tony Iliakostas, aka the Professor T, is the Senior Manager of ABC News Rights and Clearances and is in his 4th year as an Adjunct Professor at New York Law School, teaching Entertainment Law and Intellectual Property. In his role at ABC News, Tony handles complex copyright licensing for various ABC News programs, including “Good Morning America,” “20/20,” “Nightline,” and other related ABC News branded programs. Tony also has experience in personality rights licensing, having handled the licensing of various dead celebrities including Albert Einstein, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and other iconic celebrities in his role as Business Affairs Manager at Greenlight. Tony started @TheIPProfessor as way to encourage, educate, and entertain people about the wonderful world of intellectual property. He collectively has approximately 3,500 loyal followers on social media who are eager to learn about IP.

Sit back, and listen closely to Professor T as they recount their journey to becoming a law professor, senior manager of Rights & Clearances, and content creator !

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