COPYRIGHT

A6101-1-K: Copyright Ownership Advice

Artist has, for 25 years, created content, artwork, programs and curriculum. She created a youth entrepreneurship program at her place of employment (AP). Artist was hired to manage, not create  the program, but found, when she arrived there was no curriculum. Artist confirmed with her supervisor as well as leadership at AP that she owned the program she created. After Artist left her position, AP requested Artist sign a separation agreement stating that AP owned the program and all related materials, which Artist refused. AP has since been the name of the Program Artist created, but with different, lower quality curriculum. Artist feels this is both misleading and affects her reputation, As well, AP has been using some of the intake content and artwork Artist created. Artist would like advice as to whether she owns the Program, artwork and name of the Program.

 

CORPORATE

 

A6097-1-C: Artist needs Advice and Assistance in Corporate Structure

Artist has been a visual artist for over 10 years and has started to move into the film and television space as a creative director, set decorator and designer,  and installer. She has been operating her art business under an LLC since 2022. She hopes to expand her new ventures such that she can employ others. She also hopes to produce media works on a service and owned basis.  Artist would like advice on whether to set up separate  entities for her different businesses and/or to hold her intellectual property. If so, she would like assistance in setting up the recommended structure.

 

TRADEMARKS

 

A2090-4-R: On-Line Content Creator Needs Assistance Registering Trademark

Client is a visual artist, art professor and content creator who is building an online presence. He operates through an LLC. The online content includes video and podcast content focused on Southern oddities, including cryphtids, ghosts, folklore, music, and literature. His presence is on YouTube, Instagram, Patreon, and his website. He is seeking a word service mark for use since July, 2025.