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court finds that transferring title to mural also transferred (c); VARA and CMI claims against ad also fail

43(B)log

The contract provided that the buyer would own the “Work” once it was paid for and that “Purchaser and/or building owner may not copyright, reproduce, or merchandise images of the Work without the Artist’s written consent in advance.” Hy-Vee, Inc., 3d -, 2023 WL 3602813, No. 4:22-cv-00025-RGE-HCA (S.D.

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Photographers: New Copyright Registration Laws Are Going into Effect

Art Law Journal

Copyright Office will alter the way it accepts applications for copyright registration of photographs. Chris Reed. On February 20, The U.S. Here's what you'll need to know moving forward.