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Selected Articles
Have you ever heard the classic George Harrison song, “My Sweet Lord”? It goes something like: “I really want to see you / Really want to be with you / Hallelujah / Hare Krishna. . . .” In 1976, United States District Court Judge Richard Owen, arguing that Harrison had heard the song’s melody in someone else’s song long before having written his own, ruled that Harrison was guilty of copyright infringement. Selected Artist Stories
My mother always told me that it is better to be safe than sorry. Though Mama doesn’t always know best, these are words to live by.
Selected Chicago
Links
Provides assistance with consumer related problems through the Public Interest Bureau.
The Technology/Intellectual Property Clinic enables students to advise artists on legal matters as well as prepare and prosecute trademark applications and copyright registrations, evaluate claims of copyright and trademark infringement, draft license and confidentiality agreements, review recording and publishing contracts, and defend actions to cancel or oppose their trademark registrations.
Links to articles on immigration issues. A centralized repository for business filings in six areas: Corporations (for-profit and nonprofit), Limited Liability Companies, Registered Limited Liability Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Trademarks, and the Uniform Commercial Code.
The Chicago Immigration Court falls under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge. The site provides user-friendly information to those needing to appear before an immigration judge.
Dedicated to the arts and entertainment community. Represents musical artists, record labels, visual artists, producers, actors, and others. Services include contract negotiation, civil litigation, consulting for new businesses, and drafting of agreements. Selected National/International Links
An agency of the Department of Commerce.
A colorful and informative introduction to copyright issues in non-profit settings.
Answers to questions frequently asked by painters about copyright. Shows what a contract between an artist and an art collector might look like. Sample contract for the use of artwork for the cover art of a book. Includes clauses for credit and scope of distribution. This is the Findlaw home page where you can search almost any and every area of the law. A sample contract in letter-of-agreement format, for use when an artist is hired for a project/professional services.. Information and resources on conflict resolution and mediation, including articles, training, programs and grants.
A comprehensive collection of free legal articles for artists. By the law office of Lloyd L. Rich, this site offers concise, meaningful articles about publishing issues for both electronic and print materials. A free newsletter is offered.
Not to be used as a substitute for legal advice. The Designer's Toolbox has online graphic design tool and examples of contracts and legal forms for freelance artists and designers. Comprehensive information regarding visas and the application process.
Official site of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
This site provides detailed information about visas and travel for artists and performing groups. This section of the site contains valuable articles and sample contracts. The WATCH file is a searchable database containing the names and addresses of copyright holders or contact persons for authors and artists in North America and the U.K. Designed to provide scholars and researchers information about whom to contact for permission to publish text and images still under copyright.
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