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Dear MarkAn FAQ for the Graphic Artists Industry. by Mark Monlux, markmonlux.com We are tremendously grateful to Mark, not only for being a stellar, devout volunteer for the Guild, but now sharing with us these terrific time-tested tips. Click on a topic below to get started! |
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Fonts are copyrighted by their designers... Can we use them in logo design??
Contractors, Copyright & Licensing
Two questions give different perspective on a common problem.
Copyright Infringement -
When does the Law consider a work copied?
Artwork Infringement?
Steps to Protecting Your Rights
Pre-Contract Checklist* (A must-read!)
Cartoon Curious -
I want to present my cartoons to a magazine for consideration, what is the security that they will not copy the ideas?
Contractless in Seattle -
I've done the job and now my client won't pay me what they owe me. What do I do now?
An Explanation of Fair Use -
The distinction between "fair use" and
infringement may be unclear
and not easily defined.
What is Parody as Fair Use?
There are some forms of copyright infringement, where it has become so social, politically or culturally the norm, that such use is deemed Fair Use.
What's
the Lowest Price?
I am tempted to consider a low-paying gig and possible compromises...
Out of Africa -
A letter from a food packaging designer in Durban, South Africa
T-Shirt Trekkie -
I would like to sell caricatures on t-shirts of famous and fictional people...
Is Typeface Copyrighted?
It is true that the USA Copyright Office does not copyright typeface design. However, that does not mean that typeface does not have some restrictions...
Do I need to charge a sales tax?
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More about Mark:
Nationally known for his estimating insight and knowledge, Mark Monlux has spoken to groups of Artists and Illustrators in New York, Philadelphia and Chicago about how to quickly and accurately produce near instant budgets.
Mark Monlux is an award-winning illustrator with clients across the U.S. A member of the SPGA/Seattle Chapter since 1987, he serves the chapter in the role of Ethics Chair, and has been Weekly E-newsletter Editor. He also has served four years with the Guild internationally as its Secretary/Treasurer
© 2005 All Dear Mark materials are copyrighted by Mark Monlux, and may not be reproduced in any way without expressed written permission.
DISCLAIMER: To the best of my action or belief the material posted on "Dear Mark" discusses general principles of law in response to issues of concern to the illustration community. Nothing posted by Mark Monlux should be construed to be a substitute for advice of counsel regarding the specific facts and circumstances of an individual case. Laws and their interpretation differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Legal advice addressing a specific situation should be sought from an attorney duly licensed in the appropriate jurisdiction.
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