Sotheby’s $15 million Caravaggio Disagreement
Whether a painting came from the hand of one of the Old Masters or is merely a copy made by a disciple will determine whether the work is exhibited in museums for centuries for the entire world to enjoy, or end up hidden away in a minor collector’s posh apartment....
Why the FAA Drone Policies Are So Awful
Earlier this year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) fined Raphael Pirker $10,000 for flying a small Ritewing Zephyr, a remote controlled plane that retails for under $200. The fine was based on the careless or reckless operation of an “aircraft.” As we...
Do Night Photos of the Eiffel Tower Violate Copyright?
A series of articles have been making their way around the Internet suggesting that taking photos of the Eiffel Tower at night could be a copyright infringement. Is this limitation real or hyperbole spewing from the overactive imaginations of the blogosphere? The...
Three Steps for Using LinkedIn to Grow Your Art Business
Just like any other startup, opening a successful art business benefits greatly from knowing the right people. For those creative people starting solo or small businesses, access to industry leaders, art attorneys, gallery owners, media publishers and others can...
6 Things You Must Know About Copyrights in Street Art
Artist’s rights in their street art, whether commissioned or guerrilla, has been in the news with some frequency lately, largely due to suits against American Eagle and Terry Gilliam. The slippery nature of copyright law has left many wondering where to draw the...
Advice for Artists in a Contract Negotiation
Making a deal to bring an artist's work to the wider world can be nerve-wracking especially during the contract negotiation phase when the artist is pitted against a team of corporate lawyers. Too often, the artist doesn't have enough money to hire a legal team to...
Terry Gilliam Sued by Street Artists
Did the AholSniffsGlue lawsuit against American Eagle Outfitters usher in more street artists standing up for their rights? This week finds director Terry Gilliam in hot water over the use of street art in his new movie, Zero Theorem. Gilliam is a master...
Can the Police Stop Photographers from Taking Photos?
While digital photography has become the indispensable technology in combating police brutality, photographers are also finding themselves in altercations with the police. Police are forcing photographers to stop taking photos, sometimes making them leave the area...
The Telegraph is Wrong about the Monkey Selfie.
In the summer of 2011, the infamous monkey selfie went viral. Nature photographer David Slater was shooting in North Sulawesi Indonesia when his camera was stolen by a female crested black macaque monkey. Curious about the seemingly bizarre contraption, the primate...
Did American Eagle Rip Off a Miami Street Artist?
Graffiti or Street Art has come a long way since the raw style adorning New York Subways or marking gang territories in the 1970’s. Street artists have gained a healthy following of fans enamored by their non-traditional approach to shape and color; an aesthetic...
How to Respond to a Getty Extortion Letter
Should anyone find themselves a recipient of a Getty Demand letter, this article includes a sample response letter that might be helpful.
An Etsy Store Stole My Art. What Can I Do?
It has been about a year since I wrote about the excessive complaints permeating the web regarding copyright infringement on Etsy, the popular ecommerce site dedicated to handmade and vintage goods. Unfortunately, not much has changed since then, at least not...
When Do I Need a Model Release?
One of the most frequently asked questions Intellectual property lawyers hear from members of the art community is “When should I get I need a model release?” Given the litigious nature of our society, this is no surprise. The fear of being sued is...
The Law of Drone Photography
Drone photography discussions seem to abound nowadays across the Internet. Today, for around $1600 anyone can buy a drone like the Turbo Ace X830-D, attach a Go Pro Hero 3 Black edition camera, and have an aerial studio which can fly around for 25 minutes, taking...
Expert Tips for Responding to a Getty Images Demand Letter
If you have ever received a Getty Images demand letter or another copyright infringement letter from a stock photo service, you probably won't know what to do. These tips will help you in formulating a response.
Who Owns the Copyright in the Now Famous Oscar Selfie?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock these past few days, you have probably seen the Ellen DeGeneres orchestrated selfie. For a recap, Ellen wanted to beat the all-time record for re-tweets by gathering a gaggle of actors and actresses for a group selfie. She...
How Can Fan Fiction Authors Use Other Author’s Works?
There is popular misconception that fans who create works of their favorite fictional characters are allowed to create these works as long as they don’t try to make money from it. That supposed “loophole” has led to an entire genre of "fan fiction." With the rise...
How Mickey Mouse Keeps Changing Copyright Law
When the Copyright Act was first enacted in the United States, the copyright duration was only 14 years. Today Copyright duration can last over a century in some cases. Why such a drastic change? Some say it is all due to a cute little mouse named...
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