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.
How can I Find Out if a Creative Work is Copyright Free?
Given the popularity of street art, video mash-ups, remixes, or pop art, it’s important to know whether the works being used are copyright-free.
Understanding Fair Use with a Dr. Seuss and Star Trek Mashup
Comic book publisher ComicMix allegedly created a mashup of a popular Dr. Seuss book with elements of the iconic Star Trek TV series. Here, we discuss the resulting copyright infringement case, and whether a court may find the work permissible under the fair use doctrine.
Understanding Copyright: 10 Things You Must Do
Without the protection that copyright law gives artists, it would be difficult to monetize creative work and make a living. Here are ten sound copyright-related practices that every artist should know.
Should Art Fairs Allow Visitors to Instagram Their Favorite Artworks?
It’s common to see art fair visitors snapping photos of artworks for Instagram, but does the practice constitute copyright infringement, or is it fair use?
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