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...
Detecting art forgeries is extremely difficult and so remains a rampant issue within the art market. These highly technological tools to combat the practice are more important...
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...
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...
Motivated by an upward trend in law enforcement overreach, more and more citizens are wondering whether the First Amendment protects their right to record videos of police...
Want to keep your graphic design portfolio fresh? Avoid work for hire agreements, which could prevent you from retaining the right to display your work.
What happens to artwork when artists or art collectors divorce? We discuss the various obstacles to overcome, including equitable distribution, copyright and Visual Artists Rights...
In his new exhibition, Richard Prince has taken other people's Instagram photos and is telling them for around $100,000 each. Prince claims the works are legal under the fair use...
How would U.S. copyright laws govern online distribution of photos of public art? Does the artist own the copyright in the work?
Assuming you did everything right when registering your works, you'll receive a paper copyright certificate. What good are the certificates? We'll show you why you need them and...
Despite the unfortunate reality that image sharing on the Internet can lead to misappropriation of your work, there are some steps that can minimize the risks.
A Maryland school district recently implemented a very controversial policy claiming that the creative work of its student is School property, not owned by the student creator...
Find out what you need to know about the copyright registration process at the Copyright Office, along with some ideas for building routine registration practices.
As recently reported by Blount Art Info, it appears that celebrated neo-expressionist artist Cecily Brown may have a copycat. Or at least, that’s what she’s alleged...
Should anyone find themselves a recipient of a Getty Demand letter, this article includes a sample response letter that might be helpful.
Maria Altmann won her eight-year battle to restore the Gustav Klimt painting plundered by the Nazis when they invaded Austria. Be she did more than just that. She also made it...
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...
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...
When registering a copyright for a published work, each must be registered individually with some exceptions. For unpublished works, there is a bit more flexibility. ...
Most designers, whether they make clothing, furniture, automobiles or any other non-functional ornamental products, don’t realize that they might be able to patent those...