Art Law Journal

JULY 15, 2021

If an artwork is in the public domain, free from copyright protection, then how can a museum claim it holds the copyright? Steve Schlackman.

Public Domain 127

Public Domain Copyright Artwork Intellectual Property 127

LexBlog IP

MAY 24, 2023

Art Law in Session To illustrate, Vanity Fair paid the Andy Warhol Foundation $10,000 to use his work (which borrowed significantly from Goldsmith’s photo), while People paid Goldsmith $1,000 for her image. And Warhol often cited “mass production” as a justification for his artwork.

Fair Use 52

Fair Use Artwork Intellectual Property Copyright Law 52

Art Law Journal

JUNE 16, 2022

It’s heartbreaking to find your artwork on a t-shirt at Forever 21 or as an image on someone’s blog without your permission. The theft of your intellectual property, also known as an infringement, is not that different from any theft of your property — except you can’t go to the police to help you get justice.

Copyright Infringement 52

Copyright Infringement Artwork Copyright Registration 52

Art Law Journal

AUGUST 18, 2022

One of the most frequently asked questions intellectual property lawyers hear from members of the art community is, “When should I use a model release form, and what should it say?” For example, California has special laws designed to limit paparazzi photographs, thanks to its high number of celebrity residents.

Publishing 85

Publishing Art Contracts Artwork 85

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

However, it’s worth highlighting that litigation in these cases can be costly and prolonged, often necessitating testimonies from foreign experts on their countries’ laws and extensive archaeological evidence. This underscores the criticality of due diligence prior to acquiring artworks, especially older pieces.

Ownership 52

Ownership Art Due Diligence Law 52

Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

When people find out that I am an Intellectual Property attorney, I am often battered with questions about the topic. Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. That’s understandable.

Intellectual Property 67

Intellectual Property Invention Intellectual Property Law Design Patent 67

Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

When people find out that I am an Intellectual Property (IP) attorney, I am often battered with questions about the topic. Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. That’s understandable.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property IP Invention Designs 52