When producing one-off artistic work in an applied art context it's not at all clear which intellectual property right applies. For further information see Own-it's FAQ - Copyright or design right?

Jewellery designer Ruth Tomlinson talks about her working practice from developing her collections and working with retailers to producing bespoke pieces for clients.

Resources:

• I'm an artist - what do I need to know about IP?
• Copyright or design right?
• My precious:  The IP in jewellery
• Going for gold
• I'm a designer: what do I need to know about IP?
• India's jewellers turn to tradition
• Own-it Copyright Factsheet
• Design into manufacture: Making the big leap
• Who owns commissioned artwork? The artistic, legal and ethical implications of the commissioning process
• The IP Guide to...Industrial design

Credits:

Designer: Ruth Tomlinson
Lawyer: Silas Brown, Briffa
Camera: Donald Bousted
Camera Assistant: Alex Hedley
Post Production: Best Bits Media Ltd
Produced by Silvia Baumgart
Narrated by Nick Kaplony
Photos by Ian Forsyth
Filmed at Cockpit Arts and the Business Design Centre
Commissioned by Own-it

• selling
• copyright
• commission
• craft
• Jewellery
• intellectual property
• entrepreneurship
• self employment