Qualifying for copyright protection

Acquiring copyright is not always clear-cut, particularly in the case of photography of other objects, where the issue is whether the photographer has originated the work or merely copied the work of another artist as part of a mechanical process.

A collaborative work, by its nature, involves more than one author, and has the potential for disputes over who is entitled to the copyright on works produced.

The articles in this section focus on:

  • Photography
  • Public sculpture and other works sited outside
  • Collaborative Works
This article is from the Artlaw Archive of Henry Lydiate's columns published in Art Monthly since 1976, and may contain out of date material.
The article is for information only, and not for the purpose of providing legal advice.
Readers should consult a solicitor for legal advice on specific matters, and artists in London can get free online legal advice from Artquest