QUESTION
I purchased original sketches from a local artist. Since there was no stipulation of how I could use the art work, can I make prints of the work and sell them?
Asked on Sep 20th, 2007 on Intellectual Property - Florida
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I purchased original sketches from a local artist. Since there was no stipulation of how I could use the art work, can I make prints of the work and sell them?
1 ANSWER
The short answer is no. Ownership of the sketches is not the same as ownership in the copyright in the works and unless you purchased the works with the express right to make copies, that right was retained by the artist.
Answered on Jun 14th, 2012 at 9:20 AM