We've analyzed the most common myths about protecting your works with copyright and using copyrighted works....
Jesús Cedeño has published a comprehensive blockchain technology resource guide – a technology which is being implemented to manage creative works rights....
A trademark is often erroneously confused with copyright. ...
The standards for infringement in copyright law and in trademark are actually quite different....
Close the deal with a propsective client by sending them your studio’s Letter of Confirmation....
The Joint Ethics Committee’s Code of Fair Practice defines an ethical standard for business practices and professional conduct....
The Copyright Office routinely rejects registration applications for graphic design....
There’s often a problem with at least some of the terms of the contract that’s being offered to you. ...
Can you show your work in your portfolio even if someone else owns the copyright? Is it safe to use copyrighted works in your collages?...
Traditional non-competition agreements apply only to an employment setting....
What are your options if your client refuses to pay you, and you don't have a contract?...
If failed to get a model release from the subject of a work, you may find yourself unable to market your own work....
How can you tell if you as an artist have infringed someone else’s copyrights? ...
What should be your first step when your artwork has been stolen? ...
Copyright protects your creative expression, which can take on many forms....
Designers are hurt by contests which gain artwork and the rights to all the entries with little outlay of cash or prizes....
The Guild surveyed contest holders, jurors, and entrants to create guidelines for what an ethical contest should and shouldn't include....
“Orphan works” are problematic because they are still protected within their terms of copyright, but their owners cannot be contacted....
These disability symbols advertise your accessibility to anyone who needs access to your building or offices. ...
A list of resources gathered by our illustrator and designer pros for our Ask a Pro webinar....
To fully protect your work, register your copyright before infringement....
This glossary simply explains what the clauses in your contracts mean....
We've made some of our Handbook’s practical business advice available to you here for download. ...
Learn the nuts and bolts of starting your own communication design business with this free whitepaper....
Not following best practices in website design may subject you and your client to litigation....
As the owner of a copyright to a work, you have the option to either sell the copyright, or rent it....
Handle potential miscommunications between you and your client. ...
Licensing is a 70 billion dollar industry, and “Art Licensing” makes up 10% of all licensing. ...
Copyright infringement lawsuits are complicated, but sometimes litigation is the only way to go....
Learn if you should be considered an employee and receive important benefits. ...
When a project comes your way, you may tempted to consider compromising your fee, especially if you’re struggling to make ends meet. ...
Copyright is subject to certain limitations found in sections 107 through 118 of the Copyright Act....
Don’t assume that work done on-site by an independent contractor automatically belongs to the company. ...
Here is a list of items that you should discuss with your client before you write up your contract. ...
Has your work been infringed on someone’s Web site? What are your legal rights?...
Reproducing an image for comprehensive sketches without permission is illegal. ...
Second only to an artwork’s aesthetic qualities, it is copyright law that drives a work’s value and integrity....