Author - Louis Smoller

Louis Smoller is an intellectual property, commercial, entertainment, and media attorney with over 7 years of experience. His practice involves both transactional and litigation services. Louis has worked hands-on with a wide variety of content creators, new media entrepreneurs, and other creative industry professionals (musicians, photographers, artists, writers, performers, etc.) during his career including representing major digital start-ups, major and independent music labels, publishers, and musicians, event companies, media production companies, marketing companies, art galleries, and sports organization.

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Intellectual Property

Using Orphan Works (Copyright Holder Can’t Be Located)

Louis Smoller

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.

Attribution & Integrity

What the 5 Pointz Verdict Means to Graffiti Artists

Louis Smoller

The 5 Pointz $6.7 million verdict will set an important precedent for graffiti artists in future cases involving the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA).

Corporate Law

What to Include in an Art Consignment Agreement with a Gallery

Louis Smoller

While the end result of an art consignment relationship is mutually beneficial to both parties, it is imperative that an artist and gallery each formalize their art consignment agreement in writing.