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

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In 2017, the Warhol Foundation sued Goldsmith and her agency for a declaratory judgment that the Prince Series works are non-infringing or, in the alternative, that they constitute a fair use of the Prince Photograph. Goldsmith counterclaimed for copyright infringement. 1] Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts v.

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Andy Warhol, Prince, and the First Amendment: U.S. Supreme Court Grants Review of Questions Concerning “Fair Use” Under Copyright Act

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The Foundation initially sued Goldsmith in the Southern District of New York in 2017 for a declaratory judgment that the Prince Series did not infringe Goldsmith’s copyright or that it was fair use. Goldsmith counterclaimed for copyright infringement.

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Social Media For Artists: How To Optimize Your Business Profile

Art Law Journal

And with 81 percent of Americans touting a social media account, according to The New York Times , there’s no better time to tap into the online market and bring increased attention to your art. . If you’re looking to sell an item or gain the attention of new clients, you’ll want to make your contact information obvious.

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

But, if the author writes a book where one of those kids is named Harry and has a scar on his head from the villain that tried to kill him as a baby, that author will probably receive a copyright infringement letter in the near future. . How do I get a Copyright? How To Win Big In a Copyright Infringement Case.

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

Art Law Journal

Even worse, from the $25, Jill can deduct a portion of her business expenses, such as web hosting fees, marketing expenses, rent, and more. So, of the $100 value attributed to the article, only $25 is attributable to your artwork. In the end, you may only be entitled to a maximum non-statutory damage award of around $420.

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

Art Law Journal

But, if the author writes a book where one of those kids is named Harry and has a scar on his head from the villain that tried to kill him as a baby, that author will probably receive a copyright infringement letter in the near future. . How do I get a Copyright? How To Win Big In a Copyright Infringement Case.