One of the most pressing issues that artists face today is art theft and plagiarism. This article highlights the affects that theft and plagiarism can have on an artists work and the artist them selves.
It informs us that artists are missing oppartunites and losing money when their artwork is stolen, especially when big companies are using their artwork for commercial use.
This article also talks about the proper legal actions someone should take when they want justice for their stolen artwork. There are 7 steps someone should take, 1. Find out your countries copyright laws 2. Prepare, Monitor & Protect all artwork online 3. Locate stolen artwork online 4. Consider potential gains 5. Gather evidence 6. Send a cease and desist letter and finally 7. Class action lawsuit. Each step is a good way to protect art work or a good way to take action when your artwork is stolen.
I think this article is very helpful for young and even old artists who are struggling with keeping their art. It provides useful steps to keep art safe and it explains all the steps throughly so readers can understand is easily. Over all I think this article is a helpful tool that provides important information that makes the process of saving your artwork from theft and plagiarism slightly easier then before.
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