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No Fair Use for Warhol Prince Photo

LexBlog IP

The Court found that Goldsmith’s earlier photo and Andy Warhol’s use served the same commercial purpose – as a magazine illustration. He gained notoriety because of how close he walked the line between outright plagiarism and transformative art.

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When Do I Need a Model Release Form? (Plus a free sample!)

Art Law Journal

Laws regarding the use of a person’s likeness, also known as the right of publicity, ensures that a model or other subject of an artwork controls the commercial exploitation of their name, image, or persona. The Purpose of a Model Release Form. When should you use a model release form? A model release form is generally required: .