Knowledge Base

For everything you need to know about copyright, the law and your rights, as well as more information about the services we provide, simply browse our FAQs, Copyright Uncovered articles and Factsheets below.

Frequently asked questions

Our services

Artists
What is Payback?
What is Artist's Resale Right?
What is Copyright Licensing?
Beneficiaries and heirs
What is Payback?
What is Artist's Resale Right?
What is Copyright Licensing?
Art market professionals
Which countries are covered by the Artist's Resale Right?
Who pays the resale royalty?
What is the qualifying threshold?
Licensing artistic works
What is copyright licensing?
Which rights do you license?
What is Artimage?

Copyright

The basics
What is copyright?
How long does UK copyright last?
Is copyright protection the same throughout the world?
What is protected by copyright?
Who owns the copyright?
What rights does the copyright owner have?
How do I copyright my artwork?
Infringement and permitted acts
When is copyright infringed?
What can I do if my copyright is infringed?
Are there instances where copying is allowed?
Moral rights
What are moral rights?
Who owns moral rights?
When do moral rights apply?

Factsheets

Protecting your rights

Commission agreements - what to look out for

Copyright and Artist's Resale Right after death

Moral rights: protecting your reputation and artwork

Social media: understanding the terms and conditions
Unauthorised use of your work online: A guide to Notice and Takedown

Type of artwork

Architectural plans and buildings

Works of artistic craftsmanship - furniture, bookbinding etc

Permitted uses

Exceptions to copyright law

Works in the public domain

Sculpture and works of artistic craftmanship on public display

Additional provisions

Commissioned works

Other IP rights

The Publication Right

Warranties and indemnities

Detailed Documentation

Artist's Resale Right