Many New York artists dream of becoming famous, but even if that doesn't happen, they can still make valuable contributions to the artistic world. When they aren't a household name, they may feel as though they have fewer resources than someone who is...
As a musician, something you like to do is to post your music online. Your goal is always to sell singles and records through iTunes and other platforms, but you're worried that someone will take your songs while you're not very popular and end up making money off...
When New York artists think about copyright, they generally consider protecting their work, especially if they are songwriters. However, that may not be the only creation they need to protect. Singers and bands can file for a trademark to protect a name they use...
Many New York artists assume that only musicians have a need to obtain a copyright for artistic works. However, artists of all mediums may benefit from protecting their creations, including photographers, designers and visual artists. Those in that last category...
You always share your images online. In fact, you have a great following because of all the images you post. You are an influencer, and you love it.Unfortunately, you've found that the sites you post on have been using your images for promotion. You see others taking...
Most people assume that when they watch an online video of a musical, they aren't hurting anyone, though that isn't entirely true. Even the biggest Broadway shows here in New York were created by artists who put a great deal of work into this form of entertainment....
Copyright violations can be devastating to a New York artist's career. Though there are unscrupulous entities that won't hesitate to use an artist's work without permission, many copyright violations are much less sinister. With the popularity of social media and the...
You have wanted to work in the music industry for a while, so you started splicing songs and putting together mashups. You started to see a real response to your work, but then you got a letter to cease and desist.Without knowing it, you had violated the law. You were...
Many artists here in New York know that obtaining a copyright for their work is important, but they may not fully understand all the matters around this legal issue. Fortunately, there are facets of copyright law that are fairly straightforward. Getting a basic...
Many artists in New York understand the importance of protecting their creative work. They want to prevent others from profiting off of their creations without properly compensating the artist. However, career artists are not the only people who may need the...