Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Oregon

A non-profit org. has art donated from inmates in the state prison system (Oregon) for a fundraising effort. The originals will be reproduced in a variety of ways. Who has copyrights? What should the NPO do to protect itself?


Asked on 1/29/10, 5:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

The artists own the copyrights to the works. The artists may have relinquished their rights to the originals (by donating them), but they still own the rights of reproduction, display, etc. The org. will need to get signed releases from each artist in order to reproduce the works.

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Answered on 2/04/10, 3:47 am


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