It is a common problem for artists: You place an item for sale online, so another person steals the image and begins printing it for sale on multiple alternative web sites. This can be devastating for an artist who is trying to make a living with their work, because...
Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC holds lawyers responsible for legal malpractice.
Month: January 2020
Why legal protection of intellectual property is important
The laws surrounding intellectual property can be difficult to navigate and understand for anyone, including artists. It may not be evident that artists of all mediums here in New York need to protect their creative work to reduce the chance that some other person or...
Copyright laws protect original works published on social media
The rise of social media has made it easier than ever for talented artists and creators to develop a fanbase and connect with those who might enjoy what they produce. There are successful musicians, novelists, models and actors who started their careers online, only...
Intellectual property: LinkedIn website hosts pirated e-books
Writing a book takes considerable time and dedication. Whether or not a book becomes a bestseller, the author deserves to profit from his or her hard work. Unfortunately, the internet has made it easy to steal and share illegal electronic copies of books....
Artist alleges Netflix, Amazon violated copyright law
Artists of all kinds here in New York need to ensure that their creations are protected from usage by entities that haven't properly licensed them. Copyright law exists so that artists have the legal means to safeguard what is theirs and receive fair compensation for...
New tool helps YouTubers avoid copyright law violations
The internet has given rise to creators of all kinds. Artists and content creators here in New York and elsewhere can distribute their work easily and inexpensively with the assistance of sites like YouTube. However, the site has come under fire in recent years...