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Author - Steve Schlackman
As a photographer and Patent Attorney with a background in marketing, Steve has a unique perspective on art, law, and business. He is currently serving as the Chief Product Officer at Artrepreneur. You can find his photography at artrepreneur.com or through Fremin Gallery in NYC.
Are you using AI like Dall-e or MidJourney to create Art? Find out how copyright law applies to computer art created through generative AI.
A Model Release Form can help ensure that an artist, photographer, or publisher can use the images they create in the ways that they want. When are they...
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Find out why Giclée Prints are an excellent high-quality alternative to purchasing more expensive original artwork.
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Etsy copyright infringement by its members is a well-known problem and while it has taken some steps to tackle the issue, what, if any, recourse do content...
Art licensing today is a lucrative industry and a great way to supplement your art income. Find out how to approach buyers that may want to license your art or...
Share this!Every business needs a contract at one time or another. They are everywhere. Whether you are a struggling artist, world-renowned photographer, or...
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Every creative professional with an online presence should employ an SEO strategy to reach a broader audience. Here, we outline SEO for artists, and offer some...
Share this!It is a common misperception that you cannot copyright a building design. That is probably because, before 1990, there wasn’t much protection for...
What are the challenges for collectors in authenticating artworks? What are the legal remedies when a purchased artwork is discovered to be an art forgery?
In this article, we discuss international copyright treaties, the minimum protection you may see from countries across the globe, as well as the enhanced...