As a general rule, when an artistic or literary work is created, the author is the one that holds the copyright. Nobody can copy, distribute, or display the...
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It is a common misperception that you cannot copyright a building design. That is probably because, before 1990, there wasn’t much protection for building...
Many people think if they pay for creative work, they own the copyright but as you'll see in this article, that isn't always the case.
Find out how the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) protects public works, like street art, from being altered or destroyed by private land owners.
Trump's H1B visa shakedown means you may need to hire a foreign creative as an independent contractor. Here's how to avoid any legal issues.
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.
How would U.S. copyright laws govern online distribution of photos of public art? Does the artist own the copyright in the work?
A Maryland school district recently implemented a very controversial policy claiming that the creative work of its student is School property, not owned by the...
Last week, we discussed model releases, and an example concerning a model whose image was being used by a company in a more liberal manner than what had...
Though the modeling industry is widely known as a grueling, cutthroat business with impossible standards of beauty and few chances for success, those models...
Just like any other startup, opening a successful art business benefits greatly from knowing the right people. For those creative people starting solo or small...