Many people think if they pay for a creative work, they own the copyright but as you'll see in this article, that isn't always the case.
Tag - Contracts
Buying visual art, such as an oil painting, and we may have joint ownership along with its creator. So what did we really buy?
On February 20, The U.S. Copyright Office will alter the way it accepts applications for copyright registration of photographs. Here's what you'll need to know...
A photography contract that doesn't consider art licensing rights and work made for hire agreements can have a significant impact on a photographer's business...
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...
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.
For the majority of U.S citizens, the latest and greatest art pieces are not easily accessible. Many of the latest and greatest works are lying in...
About 375,000 visual artists claim to be self-employed yet many don't realize that their personal assets can be at risk. Find out how opening a corporation can...
Artists and collectors can minimize estate taxes on artworks by employing a planning strategy and understanding the complexities involved with assessing the...
Art galleries should understand the legal issues surrounding the Knoedler lawsuit such as breach of warranty, RICO conspiracy, and fraudulent concealment.
New York’s Art and Cultural Affairs Law offers some pretty extensive protections to purchasers of artist multiples, defined as any fine print...
What are the challenges for collectors in authenticating artworks? What are the legal remedies when a purchased artwork is discovered to be an art forgery?
Making a deal to bring an artist’s work to the wider world can be nerve-wracking especially during the contract negotiation phase...
Every business needs a contract at one time or another. They are everywhere. Whether you are a struggling artist, world renowned photographer or a...
In part 1, we looked at some general negotiating strategies. In part 2, we will look at questions you should be asking in any contract negotiation as well as...
An artist has her first show in a New York gallery, an author is commissioned to create a photography book, a set designer has been asked to work on her first...