QUESTION
how to I protect my artwork from being published in a book?
Asked on Mar 09th, 2014 on Intellectual Property - Massachusetts
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I was working with inauthor: who decided he does not want to work with me. I do not want him using my images that I created with my own two hands without me being acknowledged in the book or without my permission at all. I am on a budget and don't know how to protect myself.
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If this happened to me, I would register some of the artwork with the Copyright Office. The forms are very simple and available at www.copyright.gov. It costs $35 to file a copyright application. If it is infringed after you file the application, you can receive statutory damages and the infringer can be responsible for paying for your attorney. Save a copy of the application(s) you file.
I would also send the author a letter, saving a copy, informing the author that he is not authorized to use the work.
If, despite your letter, he does use your work, contact an IP attorney to resolve the matter by getting an injunction and/or damages.
Answered on Mar 14th, 2014 at 1:20 PM