As an artist, you have specific and well-established legal rights. It’s important to know what these when you start out in the art world.
Key legal issues that you should be aware of when practicing as an artist include
- Copyright
- Moral rights
- Intellectual property
- Employment and pay
Listen to this talk by legal specialist Aaron Wood. Aaron was formerly Registered Trademark and Design attorney and Head of Trademarks and Brand Protection at Briffa. He has worked with major brands in the arts and entertainment sector. This talk gives a good overview of some of your rights as an artist.
The Artlaw section goes into much more detail on these basic rights. Every artist should be aware of these to
- Protect their work,
- Understand their legal position on contracts
- Avoid getting ripped off in negotiations.
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