Licensing Law
Lessons from the FTC Settlement with Facebook
December 6, 2011Facebook and the FTC have announced a settlement over charges that Facebook’s 2009 retroactive changes of users’ privacy settings constituted deceptive behavior. Much of the settlement is a rehash of what we already know, namely that Facebook was pursuing aggressively the erosion of privacy and that the FTC wants companies to implement comprehensive privacy programs that are flexible as new business practices emerge. The most interesting aspects of the settlement are as follows:
Read More...Common Errors in Seeking Website Copyright Protection
June 9, 2011Last week, the IT BusinessEdge blog quoted me about copyright protection for websites in an article entitled “How Much Will You Do to Protect Content?” The article fleshes out some of the benefits of copyright protection, including statutory damages, attorney’s fees, but implies that the copyright protection process seem unwieldy and perhaps not worth the effort. Although I was quoted in the article, I cannot agree with its overall message. I would answer the article’s title query but saying that protecting a website is a smart business move. If the website is initiated properly, the process is painless and adds value to your brand.
Read More...Art Licensing: Key Legal Terms from the Manufacturer’s Perspective
May 17, 2011One of the biggest art licensing shows, Surtex, is happening in New York this week. Licensing Show 2011 is Las Vegas is approaching in June. Last week, I reviewed some the key provisions of an art license. This week, I examine an art license from the Licensee/Manufacturer’s perspective.
Read More...Art Licensing: Key Legal Terms from the Artist’s Perspective
May 10, 2011With Surtex coming in a week and Licensing Show 2011 approaching in June, I thought it would be appropriate to review some of the key terms of an art license. The heart of the license is the grant of rights and the compensation provisions. This week’s blog post offers advice to the Artist Licensor. Next week, I will provide examine an art license from the Licensee/Manufacturer’s perspective.
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