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Resource List
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| Print Resources |
Copyright, Patent and Trademark Info: |
| The Licensing Business Handbook, 5th Edition, by Karen Raugust, EPM Communications (2004) |
Copyright Office, Library of Congress
An invaluable reference describing how to register a work of art, copyright basics, fees and other information geared to artists and other owners of intellectual property. Also contains downloadable copyright registration forms. Take a look at the Circulars and Factsheets section. |
| Licensing Art & Design, Revised Edition by Caryn R Leland, Allsworth Books (1995) |
| Business and Legal Forms for Fine Artists, by Tad Crawford, Allsworth Press (1999) |
Trademark Law
An online resource and directory covering many aspects on trademark law. |
| Artist’s & Graphic Designer’s Market, by Writer’s Digest Books, published annually |
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office |
| Web Resources |
Licensing Trade Groups: |
| Pemberton & Oakes' Artists Discussion Forum Online |
International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA)
The authoritative "voice" of the licensing industry, with over 1,000 members worldwide representing owners of licensed properties, manufacturers and licensing agents. LIMA generally holds an annual trade show in New York. |
| Art Search Engines |
Art Discussion Groups, Chat Rooms
Try www.yahoo.com with keyword “art licensing” |
| Periodicals and Trade Publications |
| Giftware Business Magazine |
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