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The Art Law Review: Application of Copyright to Art

February 24, 2023The Law Reviews

Herrick counsel, Barry Werbin, authored a chapter in The Art Law Review discussing how copyright laws apply to artwork. In the chapter, Barry reviewed the history of copyright in the United States, its scope and limitations, the 'exclusive' rights, term lengths, registration, fair use and moral rights, concluding with a timely assessment of copyright's implications for street artists. 

The Art Law Review is an annual publication on art law focusing on recent trends and developments in key jurisdictions worldwide. It examines a wide range of topics including art disputes, fakes, forgeries and authentication, art transactions, artists' rights, and trusts and foundations, and much more.

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