GENERAL INFORMATION

 

 

What should I do if I can not publish an item of my work or I am about to sell it, that might be seen for the last time in my life, how can I prove if someone else infringes my Artwork ? 

 

Anyone who is going to publish an article, whether it be in a scholar journal, the trade press or elsewhere, would be wise to consider such publication enough protection ?

 

The U.S. Law automatically guarantees for a creator, author, painter, sculptor, etc. the protection of his copyright to all work that is created and made in material form, but always need a proof of creation, registration or publication.  

 

The registration of work of art is a strong proof in any future dispute, it's a credible form of evidence and proof of a creation, gives the artist the ability to prove his ownership and exclude others from lawfully copying his claimed work. 

 

Obtaining a registration is very valuable, many artists, art galleries and insurance companies recommend such registration also recommend to place the certificate on the back of the artwork as a proof.

 

The Artwork Registry registration is granted simply & inexpensively through our database filing system, is the most credible form of evidence includes certificate of authenticity consists serial number, photography and full specifications of the artwork. 

 

The cost of a registration is $35 includes certificates of authenticity and $5 for a Limited edition.

 

Objects eligible for registration are: Painting, Drawing, Lithograph, Giclee, Serigraph, Etching,  Poster, drawing, Photograph, Visual Art, Graphic, Sculpture, Limited Edition, Furniture design and Others.

 

This registration does not diminish the value of the conventional witnessed and notarized records as evidence of conception of a creation of Artwork, but it should provide a more credible form of evidence.

 

We do not offer legal advice, we suggest that you seek the advice of competent counsel.