Discover the potential of statutory damages in copyright infringement cases and why understanding this aspect of intellectual property law is crucial for...
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Taking a photo of the Eiffel Tower at night is Illegal, yet millions of night photos of the iconic structure are found on websites and social media worldwide...
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...
Copyright infringement cases can often cost more to litigate than what you receive if you win. Registering your work with the U.S. Copyright Office can change...
Can you copyright an idea or are ideas too broad to receive copyright protection? At what point does a creative work become protectable? Read on to find out.
Share this!If a U.S. website is using your images without your permission, the easiest and fastest way to stop the infringement is to send the website a “DMCA...
Share this!You’re considering a lot of different things when thinking about inking a new tattoo, but copyright infringement probably isn’t one of them...
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.
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...
In this article, we discuss international copyright treaties, the minimum protection you may see from countries across the globe, as well as the enhanced...
DMCA safe harbor shields internet service providers from any copyright infringement liability. Here's what artists can do to protect their work.
A team of scientists, programmers and historians have created an algorithm that created a physical work of art that mimics the look of a genuine Rembrandt...
Knowing more about copyright and fair use will help you determine what is yours to use and what is off limits.
There are a variety of challenges facing today's creative entrepreneur, but they don't have to sidetrack an art business.
Recently, Google warned of new methods to remove watermarks online. However, those that do so face larger consequences under DMCA laws. Art Law Journal breaks...
Buying visual art, such as an oil painting, and we may have joint ownership along with its creator. So what did we really buy?
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...
Share this!For years, videographers have used music as a backdrop in their films, short videos, and documentaries. The law around music licensing is pretty...