Understanding your rights when it comes to copyright law is critical for artists, especially those who share their work online.
Sari speaks with Wynton Yates (@LawyerWynton), an Entertainment Attorney practicing Intellectual Property Law with Yates and Speroni Law Group, who shares how artists can protect their work from being used without their consent.
Discussed in this interview:
What is copyright law and why should artists care?
What level of legal protection does an artwork have upon creation?
How do you apply for copyright protection?
What should you do if you think your work is being copied or used without your consent?
Where does inspiration end and copying begin?
What does copyright law say about AI art?
...and much more. This is part one is a two-part series on copying vs. inspiration.
This show is sponsored by Not Sorry Art School and Not Sorry Art.
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How To Submit An Application For Copyright Protection
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