Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New York
copyright law
Can I use photos of famous paintings (paintings that are over 75 years old) to produce items to sell? If I purshase a print of the artwork and photo it myself?
Asked on 4/23/07, 12:53 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Steven Mark
Steven Paul Mark, Attorney at Law
Re: copyright law
Unfortunately, your question cannot be answered as it will depend on a variety of factors (e.g., published or unpublished, date of author's death, if applicable, whether or not renewed, etc.). You should select a variety of paintings of varying vintage and then consult a copyright attorney.
Answered on 4/23/07, 1:28 pm