Tag - Free Speech

Street Art or Vandalism?

Street art remains controversial and the rights artists have over their works continues to be a messy subject but is it illegal?

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When Do My Angry Statements Become Defamation?

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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...

Copyright for Architectural Designs

It is a common misperception that you cannot copyright a building design. That is probably because, before 1990, there wasn’t…

Need a Trademark? Here are some tips.

Picking a name for a business or product is one of the first steps for any new venture. However, many…

Can You Spot a Fake? The Trouble with Authenticating Art

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?

Is My Copyright Internationally Protected?

In this article, we discuss international copyright treaties, the minimum protection you may see from countries across the globe, as well as the enhanced rights only available in the United States.

Contract Negotiation Tips for Visual Artists

What things should artists be negotiating as part of licensing or gallery contracts? We take a look at some of the most important along with a review of several standard provisions.