Dear Rich

Intellectual property attorney and musician Rich Stim answers questions about copyright, trademark, the public domain and other IP issues for artists and creatives.

Sewer cover copyright - Pyragraph

Dear Rich: Copyright Rules for e-Newsletters and Iron Work

One-Eyed Jacks French poster - Pyragraph

Dear Rich: Music in Public Domain Films, and Songwriting Splits

Dear Rich: How Much is Paid for Life Story Rights?

Dear Rich: How Much is Paid for Life Story Rights?

Dear Rich: Is Dance Troupe Liable for Photo in Background?

Dear Rich: Is Dance Troupe Liable for Photo in Background?

Chinese zodiac

Dear Rich: How Do I Get Paid for Book Illustration?

Piano score

Music Licensing 101

Massaging bookbag

Dear Rich: Idea for Book Bag Design

Creeping baby doll

Dear Rich: Should I Trademark or Patent Doll?

Filmmaking

Dear Rich: My Documentary. Her Idea. Who Owns It?

Dear Rich Old Films

Dear Rich: Trying to Clear Pre-1923 Artwork for Film

Valentine

Dear Rich: Can Artist Copyright Art and Text Together?

Gallery infringement cartoon

Dear Rich: Is Gallery Liable for Artist Infringement?

Melies moon

Dear Rich: Want to Publish Letters from Sci-Fi Writer

Dear Rich: Can Band Leader Sign Contract for Band?

Dear Rich: Can Band Leader Sign Contract for Band?

Dear Rich: Can I Theatricize ‘Hoarders’?

Dear Rich: Is It Too Late to Collect Judgment From Magazine?