Is Copyright Duration Too Long?
In some cases, copyright duration can last more than a hundred years. Some say that stifles creativity for other creators. Should copyright protection last so long, or was it merely fueled by corporations trying to make more money from their intellectual property?
Contract Negotiation Tips for Visual Artists
What things should artists be negotiating as part of licensing and contracts? Learn the questions to ask and what to review!
Find Work and Prosper! 10 Tips to Get Freelance Clients
You’ve established your freelance business. Now how do you get freelance clients? Check out an established freelancer’s top 10 tips.
Social Media For Artists: How To Optimize Your Business Profile
Social media for artists can help you display your digital gallery, advertise events, connect with your audience and cultivate collectors. Discover how to optimize your social media business profiles to grow your influence.
Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?
Intellectual Property law is an important but complex topic for creators. In this article, we’ll help you decide which type of intellectual property (copyright, trademark, or patent) is right for your creations.
Stop, thief! How to win big in a copyright infringement case
Copyright infringement cases can often cost more to litigate than what you receive if you win. Registering your work with the U.S. Copyright Office can change that outcome, helping you to get the damage award you deserve.
The Art of Networking: Creative Hobby to Creative Career
Networking cultivates connections, creates community, and fosters personal and professional growth. Follow Creative Circle's tips for widening your circle and landing that next big opportunity.
How to Choose Artwork Titles, Keywords, and Descriptions
Artwork titles, descriptions, and keywords help viewers connect with your work — and become potential clients. Explore practical tips for choosing a memorable and meaningful artwork title.
Master the Remote Creative Job Interview
Discover key creative job interview tips, whether for a remote interview or in person.
How to Promote your Art on Social Media
If you want an excellent place to showcase your best work and promote yourself as a creative, say hello to social media.
Give Your Artist Brand Some Personality
Creative artists and freelancers are experts in their fields, but they're also business managers. As you build your artist brand, here’s how to leverage the power of your personality to stand out from the crowd.
Building a Digital Portfolio that Lands Jobs for Artists
Creating a powerful portfolio can help ensure that your art gets the exposure and notice you need to move your creative career forward.
Videographers Must Obtain Music Licensing Rights
For years, videographers have used music as a backdrop in their films, short videos, and documentaries. The law around music licensing is pretty clear: a license is required to use copyrighted music in a video. This has been standard practice since the dawn of...
Planning for the Copyright Registration Process
Find out what you need to know before registering your creative works with the Copyright Office, along with some ideas for building routine registration practices.
The Basics of Insurance for Artists
There are many legal aspects of running an art-related business that could be fairly characterized as less than interesting, but few topics inspire more blank stares, or glazed-over eyes, faster than insurance. Like a lot of legal topics, thinking about insurance...
Why Is Copyright Registration Important? Ask Urban Outfitters
Unicolors' ultimate success in suing Urban Outfitters for copyright infringement hinged on one simple act: that Unicolors spent $55 to register its designs with the U.S Copyright Office.
Can You Copyright an Idea?
At what point does a creative work become protectable? Find out so you can ensure that your work is copyright protected.
Using Orphan Works (Copyright Holder Can’t Be Located)
If the owner of a copyrighted work cannot be found, can I use it? It may be possible if you analyze the orphan work properly.
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