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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 needed, and what should be...
Intellectual Property (IP) law is an important but complex topic for creators. In this article, we’ll help you decide which types of IP (copyright, trademark, or patent) are right...
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 that outcome...
What things should artists discuss during a contract negotiation for gallery representation, licensing work, or other contractual obligations? Learn the questions to ask and what...
If an artwork is in the public domain, free from copyright protection, then how can a museum claim it holds the copyright?
A photography contract that doesn't consider licensing and made-for-hire agreements can have an impact on business. Here are common pitfalls you need to avoid.
The treaties and laws around archaeological artifacts and cultural heritage sites make it difficult to know who owns the artifacts from the discoveries.
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 Takedown Notice.”...
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 creators have in...
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 whether it is...
If you’re serious about running a business, insurance for artists is a necessary, perhaps even critical, piece of your legal foundation.
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. But copyright laws...
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 a gallery owner, you...
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.
Fashion designers face a unique set of challenges in protecting their intellectual property, but new court decisions are providing further guidance for fashion designers and legal...
Share this!Whenever an artist or writer portrays a living person in an unflattering light, they are likely to receive a letter or angry phone call saying things like “I am going...
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 building designs. At...
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