2016 Artwork Copyright Law Fair Use 
IP Tech Blog
JUNE 2, 2023
The Supreme Court recently upheld an appellate court’s ruling that Andy Warhol’s use of a photograph of Prince as a reference for a collection of screen prints is not fair use – to the extent his foundation decided to license them at least. Goldsmith et al, Case No. Unbeknownst to Ms.
LexBlog IP
JUNE 2, 2023
The Supreme Court recently upheld an appellate court’s ruling that Andy Warhol’s use of a photograph of Prince as a reference for a collection of screen prints is not fair use – to the extent his foundation decided to license them at least. Goldsmith, Andy Warhol not only used Ms.
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JIPEL Copyright Blog
APRIL 11, 2022
The Second and Ninth Circuits have consistently led the way in establishing the scope of American copyright law. In the past few years, the Second Circuit in particular has had the difficult task of reconciling copyright law with appropriation art, an artistic style predicated on the intentional use of preexisting images and objects.
Olartemoure Blog
MAY 26, 2023
This incident has ignited a broader debate concerning the utilization of public domain artworks for commercial purposes. In a separate but parallel development, the United States Supreme Court recently settled a protracted legal battle originating in 2016 between photographer Lynn Goldsmith and the Andy Warhol Foundation.
Olartemoure Blog
JANUARY 18, 2023
In 1984, Vanity Fair licensed one of her black-and-white studio portraits for $400 and commissioned Warhol to create a piece for a feature of Prince. He used a cropped photo based on one of Goldsmith’s images to create his artwork.
Above the Fold
APRIL 4, 2022
On Monday, March 28, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a copyright case about Andy Warhol’s artwork that will evaluate the scope of the fair use defense, which permits a party to use a copyrighted work without the owner’s permission. The Supreme Court will now determine whether Warhol violated copyright law.
LexBlog IP
APRIL 4, 2022
On Monday, March 28, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a copyright case about Andy Warhol’s artwork that will evaluate the scope of the fair use defense, which permits a party to use a copyrighted work without the owner’s permission. The Court is expected to hear arguments this fall.
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