A photographer finds her photos online without her permission – what next?
Arts Law was approached by a professional photographer who was concerned about retaining copyright in...
Case Studies
Can I showcase or sell music I write for another company?
We advised a freelance sound designer/music composer on whether he could showcase or sell the...
Switchflick Productions: getting permission to use archival images & footage in a documentary
Switchflick Productions is the brainchild of Sophia Himi and Vivian Wong (pictured above; reproduced with...
Charles Rolls: Making sense of copyright exceptions – fair dealing and education
Charles Rolls is a performance artist who has developed a school drug and alcohol awareness...
Well Placed Cactus: IP in computer code and dealing with work under a sub-contract.
Well Placed Cactus specialises in the development of interactive games and apps that include serious...
I know the contract I have received is not in my best interests but how do I negotiate a better one?
Recently Arts Law was contacted by an author seeking a review of the contract she...
Lara Travis: Does incorporating samples in my music infringe copyright?
Lara Travis is a singer/songwriter and recently composed a song about domestic violence called Dead...
Mirvac: Licensing for Sydney CBD installation
In 2013, Artists in the Black was contacted by an Indigenous writer seeking assistance with a contract...
Auburn City Council: Best Practice and Licensing Images for Merchandise
Auburn City Council is a vibrant council in the heart of Western Sydney and is host...
Joe Betros: I want to write a screenplay based on a short story — will I infringe copyright?
Joe Betros, a freelance film writer and director from Melbourne, had found a story in...
Susan Schmidt: What can you do if your artwork is used without your permission?
Susan Schmidt is a Queensland-based fine-arts painter, graphic designer and award-winning illustrator. Her works have featured...
Ananguku Arts and Cultural Aboriginal Corporation: Infrastructure Upgrade Program – APY Lands
Ananguku Arts and Culture Aboriginal Corporation (Anaguku Arts) is an Aboriginal owned and governed organisation...
