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...
Tag - Fair use
Artists and lawyers don’t usually get to work together. But the perfect opportunity arises when you want to take an art business to the next level.
Knowing more about copyright and fair use will help you determine what is yours to use and what is off limits.
If an artwork is in the public domain, free from copyright protection, then how can a museum claim it holds the copyright?
On Jan 1, 2019, we not only ushered in a new year but also an unprecedented amount of creative works entering the public domain.
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.
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...
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?
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