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Case Studies

A photographer finds her photos online without her permission – what next?

November 29, 2016

Arts Law was approached by a professional photographer who was concerned about retaining copyright in...

Art Forms Photography

Legal Topics: Copyright & moral rights

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about A photographer finds her photos online without her permission – what next?

Can I showcase or sell music I write for another company?

October 7, 2016

We advised a freelance sound designer/music composer on whether he could showcase or sell the...

Art Forms Music

Legal Topics: Contracts, Copyright & moral rights

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about Can I showcase or sell music I write for another company?

Switchflick Productions: getting permission to use archival images & footage in a documentary

December 17, 2015

Switchflick Productions is the brainchild of Sophia Himi and Vivian Wong (pictured above; reproduced with...

Art Forms Film & Screen

Legal Topics: Contracts, Copyright & moral rights

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about Switchflick Productions: getting permission to use archival images & footage in a documentary

Charles Rolls: Making sense of copyright exceptions – fair dealing and education

December 14, 2015

Charles Rolls is a performance artist who has developed a school drug and alcohol awareness...

Art Forms Performing Arts & Dance

Legal Topics: Copyright & moral rights

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about Charles Rolls: Making sense of copyright exceptions – fair dealing and education

Well Placed Cactus: IP in computer code and dealing with work under a sub-contract.

November 16, 2015

Well Placed Cactus specialises in the development of interactive games and apps that include serious...

Art Forms Writing

Legal Topics: Contracts

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about Well Placed Cactus: IP in computer code and dealing with work under a sub-contract.

I know the contract I have received is not in my best interests but how do I negotiate a better one?

October 14, 2015

Recently Arts Law was contacted by an author seeking a review of the contract she...

Art Forms Writing

Legal Topics: Contracts

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about I know the contract I have received is not in my best interests but how do I negotiate a better one?

Lara Travis: Does incorporating samples in my music infringe copyright?

August 31, 2015

Lara Travis is a singer/songwriter and recently composed a song about domestic violence called Dead...

Art Forms Music

Legal Topics: Copyright & moral rights

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about Lara Travis: Does incorporating samples in my music infringe copyright?

Mirvac: Licensing for Sydney CBD installation

August 7, 2015

In 2013, Artists in the Black was contacted by an Indigenous writer seeking assistance with a contract...

Art Forms Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture & Knowledge, Writing

Legal Topics: Contracts, Copyright & moral rights, Indigenous cultural & intellectual property

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about Mirvac: Licensing for Sydney CBD installation

Auburn City Council: Best Practice and Licensing Images for Merchandise

July 27, 2015

Auburn City Council is a vibrant council in the heart of Western Sydney and is host...

Art Forms Community Arts & Festivals, Photography, Visual Arts

Legal Topics: Business structures, governance & tax, Contracts, Copyright & moral rights

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about Auburn City Council: Best Practice and Licensing Images for Merchandise
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Joe Betros: I want to write a screenplay based on a short story — will I infringe copyright?

June 3, 2015

Joe Betros, a freelance film writer and director from Melbourne, had found a story in...

Art Forms Film & Screen, Writing

Legal Topics: Contracts, Copyright & moral rights

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about Joe Betros: I want to write a screenplay based on a short story — will I infringe copyright?
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Susan Schmidt: What can you do if your artwork is used without your permission?

May 11, 2015

Susan Schmidt is a Queensland-based fine-arts painter, graphic designer and award-winning illustrator. Her works have featured...

Art Forms Visual Arts, Writing

Legal Topics: Copyright & moral rights

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about Susan Schmidt: What can you do if your artwork is used without your permission?

Ananguku Arts and Cultural Aboriginal Corporation: Infrastructure Upgrade Program – APY Lands

March 5, 2015

Ananguku Arts and Culture Aboriginal Corporation (Anaguku Arts) is an Aboriginal owned and governed organisation...

Art Forms Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture & Knowledge, Visual Arts

Legal Topics: Indigenous cultural & intellectual property

Post Type: Case Study

Read more about Ananguku Arts and Cultural Aboriginal Corporation: Infrastructure Upgrade Program – APY Lands
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The Arts Law Centre of Australia acknowledges all Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia.

We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continuing connection to land, place, waters and community.

We pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders both past and present.