Get your publishing law questions answered in a discussion of intellectual property law and business for independent publishers and authors. Topics include:
- copyrights
- trademarks
- trade secrets and defamation
Learn the differences between each type of intellectual property law + how it it affects the work of authors and publishers. REGISTER NOW!
Date & Time:
Saturday February 1, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST (NOTE: This is the FIRST Saturday of February, not our usual date!)
Location:
Our new location is the Key Room, in Novato, about six minutes’ driving time north of our current San Rafael location. The address for the Key Room is: The Next Key Center, 1385 N. Hamilton Parkway, Novato, CA 94949. From the North: Head south on Hwy. 101 towards San Francisco. Take the exit to Hamilton Field (Novato). Merge onto Ignacio Blvd. Turn right on Nave Drive. Turn left at Hamilton Parkway (McDonald’s is on corner). Driveway for 1385 N. Hamilton Parkway is on the right (immediately after Marin Airporter). From the South: Head north on Hwy. 101 towards Santa Rosa. Take the Ignacio Blvd./Bel Marin Keys Blvd. exit. Turn right from the freeway exit onto Nave Drive. Turn left at Hamilton Parkway (McDonald’s is on corner). Driveway for 1385 N. Hamilton Parkway is on the right (immediately after Marin Airporter). View Larger Map REGISTER NOW

One of my favorite things about BAIPA is its culture of generosity, the willingness — even eagerness — to share what we have each learned in the process of bringing stories to life. We provide educational programs, networking, marketing opportunities, encouragement, and information on industry vendors and services. And lots of one-on-one advice and mentoring.
We welcome all who have an interest in making connections within the world of independent publishing and learning more about how to publish and sell their work successfully. Together we are raising the standard of independent publishing and helping our members thrive.
Do join us!
—Becky Parker Geist, BAIPA Board of Directors, President
Quick Resources
Current BAIPA members do not need to register for our monthly meetings. The night before the meetings, they will receive the Zoom info. For workshop registration, members can buy a member ticket and will receive the Zoom info the night before the meetings, as well as in the confirmation email.

