Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California
Copies of my SIGNED paintings are being sold all over the internet!
I just discovered that my SIGNED
artwork has been duplicated and is
being sold in stores and all over the
web (including places like
amazon.com). As if that isn't bad
enough, some places are selling my
work for upwards of $100. I have never
given anyone permission to duplicate
my work, never signed a contract or
even entered into a verbal agreement.
Worst of all I have no idea what to do
about it so any help at all would be
greatly appreciated.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Copies of my SIGNED paintings are being sold all over the internet!
Aside from suing the b******s, you should be registering your artwork with the US Copyright Office if you have not already done so - this will increase the amounts you can sue for. Please feel free to write or call me if you like.
Re: Copies of my SIGNED paintings are being sold all over the internet!
You may have a clear lawsuit for copyright infringement. You should start with a series of cease and desist letters against everyone selling your artwork.
Please contact a qualified intellectual property attorney with experience in the area of copyright infringement.
Re: Copies of my SIGNED paintings are being sold all over the internet!
Copyright all of your work and begin tracking down all the copies and their distribution chain. Call me directly at 16198468947.
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
