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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

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. How do I get a Copyright?

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

Art Law Journal

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. How do I get a Copyright?

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Can Statutory Damages Be the Secret Weapon for Artists in Copyright Lawsuits?

Art Law Journal

Discover the potential of statutory damages in copyright infringement cases and why understanding this aspect of intellectual property law is crucial for artists.

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No Fair Use for Warhol Prince Photo

LexBlog IP

SCOTUS: No “Fair Use” Defense in Warhol Use of Prince Photograph SCOTUS found that Andy Warhol’s commercial use of Goldsmith’s photograph of Prince did not entitle the Foundation to a fair use defense to copyright infringement. Goldsmith’s photo can be found here , as well as Warhol’s commercial use.

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Copyright infringement is a high-benefit, low-risk business model

Art Law Journal

Unfortunately, there is very little stopping some of these users from creating products with stolen copyrighted designs and other art, with the copyright holder […]. Steve Schlackman. An increasing number of print-on-demand sites, such as Zazzle and Café Press, are popping up on the Internet.

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Who Owns the Copyright in Your Tattoo Art?

Art Law Journal

You’re considering a lot of different things when thinking about inking a new tattoo, but copyright infringement probably isn’t one of them. Nicole Martinez.

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DMCA Safe Harbor: Why Artists Can’t Sue Instagram

Art Law Journal

DMCA safe harbor shields internet service providers from any copyright infringement liability. Nicole Martinez. Here's what artists can do to protect their work.