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Copyright for Artists FAQAnswers to questions frequently asked by painters about copyright. Remember, although there are international copyright agreements, every country has its own copyright laws. The information given here is based on US copyright law and is given for guidance only; you're advised to consult a copyright lawyer on copyright issues.
Copyright for Artists FAQ: What is Copyright?
Before you can worry about protecting your copyright, you need to understand exactly what this entails. Copyright for Artists FAQ: How Do I Copyright a Painting / an Idea?
How do you copyright a painting you've completed, or an idea you've had? Copyright for Artists FAQ: Is a Copyright Symbol Essential?
Do you need to have a copyright symbol on a painting in order to protect your copyright? Copyright for Artists FAQ: Can I Make a Painting of a Photograph?
What are the copyright issues involved in making a painting from one photo, and how can you get around the problems? Copyright for Artists FAQ: If I Change 10 Percent, Isn't It New?
It's a myth that if you change 10 per cent of an image when you make a painting that you're okay as far as copyright is concerned. Copyright for Artists FAQ: Doesn't Fair Use Cover Artists?
Aren't artists covered by the principle of fair use for everything they do? Copyright for Artists FAQ: Can I Make Paintings from Reference Photos?
What are the copyright implications of making a painting from reference photos? Copyright for Artists FAQ: What About Photos of Famous Paintings?
Don't just assume that because a painting is an old one that you can use a photo of it. Copyright for Artists FAQ: How Do I Get Permission to Use a Photo?
If you want to use a copyrighted photograph, ask the copyright holder for permission first. Copyright for Artists FAQ -- Can I Paint Movie Characters Such as Nemo?
Is it okay to paint characters from animation movies such as Nemo and Toy Story? Copyright for Artists FAQ: What About Collage?
What are the copyright issues regarding collage? Copyright for Artists FAQ: Paintings From Old Masters/How-To Books
What are the copyright issues regarding copies of paintings by Old Masters, or ones made from how-to painting books? Copyright for Artists FAQ: How Long Does Copyright Last?
How long do you have copyright to a painting? Copyright for Artists FAQ: What is 'in the Public Domain'?
An explanation of what it means when something is regarded as being "in the public domain". Copyright for Artists FAQ: What About Commissioned Paintings?
What are the copyright issues regarding commissioned paintings? Do you, the artist, retain copyright, or does the person commissioning the painting have it? Copyright for Artists FAQ: Selling a Painting
What happens to the copyright on a painting when you sell it? Copyright for Artists FAQ: Work for Hire
What are the copyright issues regarding work for hire? Artist's Copyright FAQ: Copying a Fabric Design
Is it okay to copy a fabric design or to paint your own version thereof, or are fabric designs copyrighted? Copyright for Artists FAQ: Signing Over Copyright
Can you sign over your copyright to a painting to someone else, and why would you do this? Copyright for Artists FAQ: What If Someone Infringes My Copyright?
What should you do if someone infringes your copyright? Is it worth pursuing? Find out in this Copyright for Artists FAQ. Copyright Commons
Looking for a more relaxed solution to copyright? Take a look at the flexible copyright licenses for creative works that can be issued under Copyright Commons. Australia Copyright Info
An outline of copyright law in Australia, from the Australian Copyright Council. Copyright in the UK
An outline of copyright as it applies to art from the British Patent Office. (Be sure to note what is meant by "original".) Copyright in the USA
An outline of copyright law in the USA, from the US Copyright Office. Obtaining Copyright Permission
Struggling to find a copyright holder and get permission? This company may be able to help. American Society of Portrait Artists: Using Other People's Photos
Mary Ann Fergus of the American Society of Portrait Artists addresses the issue of using other people's photos and creating derivatives, citing the Jeff Koons court case. |
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