The Art Law Blog

JUNE 19, 2021

law from eating the Mona Lisa if you own it,' said Amy Adler , an art law expert and professor at the New York University School of Law. 'We NYT: Why Do People Want Jeff Bezos to Buy and Eat the Mona Lisa? Includes the following: "'You might get indigestion, but there is nothing stopping you under U.S.

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Clancco

JULY 15, 2021

Summertime tends to be a bit slow in the art industry, and there really isn’t much going on art law-wise, so I feel no need to add fluff to fluff. I’ve received a few emails asking why I haven’t posted since, well, sometime this past April. I’ll be back when there’s a there there. Happy summer!

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Art Law Journal

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Fair use is a common art law issue that arises for artists. Here, we review the College Art Association's Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for the Visual Arts. Nicole Martinez.

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Art Law Journal

JULY 26, 2018

While forgeries in the online art market are prevalent, art forgeries in the general art market are hardly rare. Art Law Journal reviews what collectors should watch out for, including provenance and appropriate documentation. Steve Schlackman.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 24, 2023

Art Law in Session To illustrate, Vanity Fair paid the Andy Warhol Foundation $10,000 to use his work (which borrowed significantly from Goldsmith’s photo), while People paid Goldsmith $1,000 for her image. The post No Fair Use for Warhol Prince Photo appeared first on Syed Law®

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Velocity of Content

DECEMBER 5, 2023

He is a Chef in the Scholarly Kitchen and has written and lectured extensively on the subjects of copyright, licensing, open access, artificial intelligence, metadata, text/data mining, new media, artists’ rights, and art law.

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The Art Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

But in the back-to-school September spirit, I thought I might try to get this thing going again, returning to its original purposes of being a place to (1) collect links, to make it easier to find them when needed, (2) think through in real time issues of interest to the art law community, and (3) make fun of the Deaccession Police.

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Art Law Journal

MAY 20, 2018

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

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 21, 2022

.” This complex set of circumstances complicating UK art exports to the US is the subject of this excellent article in The Art Newspaper , in which Darwell is quoted. This is because special export arrangements with the UK seller can help the collectors waive the value added tax.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

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. For those who thought AI was a problem, cryogenics could really wreak havoc with IP law. But not so fast.

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The Art Law Blog

MARCH 14, 2021

"Covering the murals without damaging them has the same effect as an art museum removing a painting and putting it into storage, Crawford noted." Preliminary injunction denied in the Vermont Law School murals case. Story here. Background here.

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Art Law Journal

MARCH 25, 2021

But copyright laws come into play in various ways when tattooing new work – whether you’re the artist whose designs are being inked, the tattoo artists drawing your own work, or an artist […]. Nicole Martinez.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Events NYU Law Forum - Memes on Memes and the New Creativity On 3 November 2021, NYU Law Forum - Memes on Memes and the New Creativity will be held online at 5:45PM (CET) for a discussion on the First Amendment, intellectual property, and art law to place a phenomenon of our digital era into a broader legal, historical, and cultural context.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Bowrey is a legal historian and socio-legal researcher whose research explores laws and practices that inform knowledge creation and the production, distribution and reception of technology and culture. Published 2022 by Routledge 228 Pages 7 B/W illustrations Available as paperback, hardback and ebook ISBN 9780367631154.

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Art Law Journal

JULY 10, 2023

Learn how to navigate complex legal landscapes and unearth a wealth of artistic inspiration, ensuring your creative projects stay within the law. Unlock the secrets to identifying copyright free images with our expert guide.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 14, 2023

In a policy paper , copyright and art-law experts led by the author clarified the general copyright law principles applicable to stakeholders dealing with digital cultural heritage worldwide and formulated recommendations, addressed to policy-makers, to facilitate their digital activities. Proposal 1. Proposal 7. Proposal 10.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

” The document included representations and warranties to CMA, stating that the seller was the “lawful owner, that the statue was free from all encumbrances, and that the seller had good right to sell the statue.” law because the statue is stolen property. especially New York, U.S.

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Art Law Journal

JULY 27, 2023

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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43(B)log

DECEMBER 6, 2023

So it’s perfectly reasonable for Williams to believe he retained the entire public display right, subject to §109 and other limitations provided for by law.] . §109 limits the public display right when someone is publicly displaying a lawfully made work they’ve purchased (without further transmission elsewhere).

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Art Law Journal

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Find out how copyright law applies to content created through generative AI. Are you using AI like Dall-e or ChatGPT to create content?

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2022

Amici Copyright Law Professors encouraged the Court to “reinforce the role of fair use in promoting First Amendment values such as encouraging new messages and new meanings.” ” Amici Art Law Professors focused heavily on the First Amendment and the fair use doctrine. .”

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

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] 3] You Really Got Me: Second Circuit Rules in Favor of Met Museum in Fair Use Case Involving Photograph of Van Halen | HHR Art Law. [4]

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Art Law Journal

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Are you using AI like Dall-e or MidJourney to create Art? Find out how copyright law applies to computer art created through generative AI.

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Art Law Journal

AUGUST 18, 2022

One of the most frequently asked questions intellectual property lawyers hear from members of the art community is, “When should I use a model release form, and what should it say?” For example, California has special laws designed to limit paparazzi photographs, thanks to its high number of celebrity residents. GOVERNING LAW.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 18, 2021

The treaties and laws around archaeological treasures and cultural heritage sites makes it difficult to know who owns the artifacts from the discoveries. Steve Schlackman.

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The Art Law Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Vermont Law School has prevailed in the VARA lawsuit over its decision to "permanently conceal two murals that depict Black people in a way that members of the law school community consider racist." Story here. For background, start here.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 18, 2021

The treaties and laws around archaeological treasures and cultural heritage sites makes it difficult to know who owns the artifacts from the discoveries. The post Who Owns Archaeological Treasures and Artifacts appeared first on Art Business Journal.

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Art Law Journal

MARCH 25, 2021

But copyright laws come into play in various ways when tattooing new work – whether you’re the artist whose designs are being inked, the tattoo artists drawing your own work, or an artist […].

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Art Law Journal

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Steve Schlackman. Whenever an artist or writer portrays a living person in an unflattering light, they are likely to receive a letter or angry phone call saying things like “I am going to sue you for defamation” or “you’ll be hearing from my lawyer,” along with plethora of swear words. It sounds pretty serious and scary, but […].

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The Art Law Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The New York Times point out an art angle to the proposed tax on unrealized capital gains.

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Art Law Journal

AUGUST 15, 2020

Steve Schlackman. Are street photographers protected when taking photos of strangers in public or are they invading the subject's right to privacy?

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Art Law Journal

MAY 21, 2021

Steve Schlackman. website is using your images without your permission, the easiest and fastest way to stop the infringement is to send the website a “DMCA Takedown Notice.” DMCA stands for the “Digital Millennium Copyright Act.”

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Art Law Journal

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

A team of scientists, programmers and historians have created an algorithm that created a physical work of art that mimics the look of a genuine Rembrandt painting. Steve Schlackman. But can a computer generated work have copyright protection?

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

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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Art Law Journal

MARCH 13, 2018

The law around music licensing is pretty clear: a license is required to use copyrighted music in a video. Steve Schlackman. For years, videographers have used music as a backdrop in their films, short videos, and documentaries. This has been a standard practice since the dawn of music recordings.

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The Art Law Blog

MARCH 16, 2021

Eileen Kinsella has the story here , and points out that "the proposal is at an early committee stage, and would have a long way to go before making it to law."

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The Art Law Blog

AUGUST 6, 2021

Grossman LLP (which represented the gallery) has a post about it here , concluding: "The case stands as a reminder that, while the law protects against fraud, breach of contract, and other wrongs, it may not protect a party—especially a sophisticated and experienced one—from buyer’s or seller’s remorse."

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