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Copyright Certificate
Copyright

Copyright Registration Certificates Don’t include Images, really?

May 8, 2016
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Chris Reed

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...

Photo Sharing
Art Law

Six Steps to Safer Image Sharing

January 26, 2016
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Chris Reed

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.

copyright in student work
Copyright

Can a School District Claim Copyright in its Student Art?

November 22, 2015
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Nicole Martinez

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...

Unpublished works
Copyright

Planning for the Copyright Registration Process

August 26, 2015
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Chris Reed

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.

Why Copyright Infringement is Hard to Prove for Artists
Copyright

Why Copyright Infringement is Hard to Prove for Artists

August 12, 2015
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Nicole Martinez

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 via Instagram...

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Copyright

How to Respond to a Getty Extortion Letter

July 24, 2015
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Steve Schlackman

Should anyone find themselves a recipient of a Getty Demand letter, this article includes a sample response letter that might be helpful.

FSIA and Klimt
Art Law

The Story Behind the “Woman In Gold”

April 13, 2015
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Steve Schlackman

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...

LinkedIn
Art Law

Three Steps for Using LinkedIn to Grow Your Art Business

November 10, 2014
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Steve Schlackman

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...

Getty Images Demand Letter
Copyright

Expert Tips for Responding to a Getty Images Demand Letter

April 13, 2014
162 Comments
Steve Schlackman

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...

Library of Congress
Art Law

Can I Register Multiple Works with the Copyright Office?

September 15, 2013
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Steve Schlackman

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.  First...

Design patent
Art Law

Design Patents. An Unused Gem of IP Protection.

August 19, 2013
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Steve Schlackman

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...

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