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.
Tag - Fair use
Fair use is a common art law issue that arises for artists. Here, we review the College Art Association's Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for the Visual...
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...
Artists and lawyers don’t have a ton of opportunities to work together, but when it comes to taking your art business to the next level, you’re...
For years, videographers have used music as a backdrop in their films, short videos, and documentaries. The law around music licensing is pretty clear:...
Filmmakers can use characters from their favorite novels in their films, but under copyright law, they must obtain express permission from the author.
It's common to see art fair visitors snapping photos of artworks for Instagram, but does the practice constitute copyright infringement, or is it fair use?
Copyright infringement lawsuits can be time-consuming, which not surprisingly, means they can also become very expensive. Find out how you can win attorney's...
How would U.S. copyright laws govern online distribution of photos of public art? Does the artist own the copyright in the work?
Memes have proliferated the internet since the dawn of social media. An image, usually taken entirely out of context, is paired with witty, often sarcastic...
The United States has been waging a battle against several other countries over how long a copyrighted work should be protected. Copyright duration has...
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...
Today’s artists and creative entrepreneurs use blogging as a necessary tool to demonstrate thought leadership and capture a dedicated audience and...
Artist’s rights in their street art, whether commissioned or guerrilla, has been in the news with some frequency lately, largely due to suits against...
Did the AholSniffsGlue lawsuit against American Eagle Outfitters usher in more street artists standing up for their rights? This week finds director Terry...