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Copyright infringement question

I am a new graphic designer and need to know if I can use a famous painter's artwork in one of my designs.

The design is for a non-profit organization and I will not be charging them or receiving any compensation for the work. If I do need consent who do I contact? The publisher? The artist name is Jack Vettriano. Thanks in advance.


Asked on 3/29/07, 10:19 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gerd Zimmermann zimmermann nielsen & colleagues

Re: Copyright infringement question

Try to reach the publisher or the heitrs of the artist and ask for permission otherwise you will violate the artists rights

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Answered on 3/29/07, 11:41 pm
James Jenkins Jenkins Law Center PLC

Re: Copyright infringement question

I do not believe it matters that you are not compensated, or that it is a charity. You cannot exploit another's work unless it is in the public domain.

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Answered on 3/30/07, 3:36 am


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