Matters in Media Art
Website with guidelines for the care of media artworks. A resource for collectors, artists, and institutions that care for works of art that have moving image, electronic, and digital elements. Contains practical tools and examples about…
The Radical Queer Therapist: Collaboration Agreement
A starting point for co creating a formal agreement for an organisation and artist working together. Aiming to complement the organisation’s access policy to respond to the changing needs of visitors, staff and collaborators,…
https://www.theradicalqueertherapist.com/collaboration-agreement
Access Docs for Artists
Information on writing an access document for disabled artists. An access doc, or access ‘rider’, is a document that outlines your disability access needs. You might make one so that you can give it to people…
Creators Rights Alliance
A coalition of major creator led trade associations, unions and groups which exist to promote, protect and further the interests of authors and artists of creative works. Campaigns on fair contracts, pay, working conditions and intellectual property.
The Institute for Artists’ Estates
The Institute for Artists’ Estates is an international management body for artist estates. A central reference point for all matters concerning artist estates, with focusses on research, networking, managing and consulting. Includes research on the…
Art360 Foundation
Provides artists and estates with consultation and practical support towards archiving and legacy planning. Art360 empowers artists and their representatives to preserve artists work after their death through archival and legacy support. Includes a bursary programme, public events and…
Copyright User
Online resource on UK copyright law. Aims to make copyright more accessible to artists, media professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and members of the public. Aimed at artists working in all art forms, including visual arts, music, performance, writers and…
Association of Photographers
Not for profit trade association for professional photographers. Benefits include careers advice and guidance on intellectual property and use of work, contracts, small claims and county court procedures, legal advice and arbitration.
Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
The Intellectual Property Office is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/intellectual-property-office
Association of Illustrators
Membership organisation for professional illustrators. Includes support on copyright, contracts, networking, and an online showcase.
Artlaw
Artquest’s free online information on any aspect of an artist’s career. Check over 400 searchable arts related legal articles. Ask questions on copyright, contracts, studios, galleries, and check the Frequently Asked Questions.
Anti-Copying in Design (ACID)
Intellectual Property support and information for designers.
ContractStore
Contract templates including artist / gallery agreements, intellectual property, photographer’s model release and more. Some contracts commissioned by Artquest. Use code AQ15 for 15% discount at the checkout.
InnovationRCA
Business coaching and incubation services for Royal College of Art graduates. Entrepreneurship and innovation programmes for external individuals and organisations. Programme areas include:
Complete World Copyright Website
It hosts a searchable database of UK and international articles on intellectual property rights. It provides a useful starting point for in depth research into copyright issues and copyright protection overseas.
DACS
Established by artists for artists, DACS is a not for profit visual artists’ rights management organisation that acts as a broker for 90,000 artists worldwide. Since DACS was founded in 1984, they have collected and distributed over £75 million…
European Patent Office
The EPO enables the search and examination of patent applications and the grant of European patents. They also provide patent information and training for lawyers. patent office staff, judges and other interested parties. The EPO works in…
Creative IP
A resource created by the Careers and Employability department of the University of the Arts London, Creative IP is aimed at the creative students attending UAL to help them understand more about the intellectual property relating to their…