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Free Mickey? (Don’t Be Goofy)

LexBlog IP

January 1, 2024, brought numerous hangovers along with an unprecedented amount of media attention to intellectual property law. The law gives copyright owners a monopoly to exploit and monetize creative works. The term of copyright depends on timing of creation and publication in the US, as well as the type of work in Canada.

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

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. Fortunately, you don’t need to grasp all the complexities of Intellectual Property law to protect your creative work. Trademarks.

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Which Types of IP (Intellectual Property) Protection Do Artists Need?

Art Law Journal

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. Unfortunately, IP law has gotten so complicated that many people aren’t even sure which types of IP (copyright, trademarks, or patents) protects their creative work.

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Prince, Prince, Prints: Will the Supreme Court Revisit Fair Use?

LexBlog IP

1] That decision shook the art world, as it seems to dramatically narrow the scope of the fair use doctrine, and raises doubts about the lawfulness of many existing works. [2] Originals” [7] : The Works at Issue. Accordingly, its discussion of the fair use factors might be best read as limited to that context. [31].

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Stop, thief! How to win big in a copyright infringement case

Art Law Journal

More importantly, copyright is a no-fault law so it doesn’t matter why or how the violation occurred. Due to the no-fault aspect of Copyright law, most infringement cases do not revolve around whether there was an infringement, but rather on how much money the copyright holder should receive for the violation.

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Need Advice on Landing the Perfect Artist Residency?

Art Law Journal

Different residencies vary in the studio spaces they offer, such as size, location, and communal working space. One residency might offer individual rooms to work in, while another might have all the artists working in a large space together. Most residencies offer housing and access to regular meals or a kitchen.

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Building an Amazing Digital Art Portfolio that Lands Jobs

Art Law Journal

It’s essential to take the time and finesse your online portfolio because it’s often the first touchpoint people have with your work. Collectors, gallerists, advertising agencies, companies, and more will look online to learn more about your artistic work and credentials as a creator.

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