International Law

With the upcoming expiration of Mickey Mouse’s protections, many in the copyright world are wondering whether or not Disney will push forward in an attempt to hold onto Mickey Mouse’s copyright a little longer.

Depending on what the architecture is and whether or not it follows certain rules, you will likely be able to photograph the building without having to worry about infringing on the building owner’s or architect’s copyrights.

Canadian hit drama show, Orphan Black is a science fiction show that has riveted viewers for five seasons. The show premiered in March of 2013 in Canada and in the United States on BBC America. It wasn’t long before the show built a loyal fan base that tuned in every week to follow along with … Continued

Let’s take a look at some of the basic steps you should take when responding to a stock image company demand letter.

If you are an artist or a creator who has copyright protections over your work in the United States at some point or another, you may start wondering whether or not your U.S. copyright projections would be valid in other countries as well. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Copyright Office there is no such thing … Continued

There is no doubt that street art is a contentious subject with varying degrees of condemnation and praise—a constant debate as to whether it should be banned or legalized. A definition does not exist to differentiate between good and bad art, and it is all the same when debating street art. It comes down to … Continued