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Insights: Publications A Look at the Copyright Revision Act Through the Eyes of the Art Collector 4 Art and the Law 31 (1981), Reprinted with permission, by Merriman, Elsen & Urice, in Law, Ethics and the Visual Arts (2007) January 1, 1981 Written by Lisa Pearson A federal copyright is like the proverbial sword and shield in the hands of its owner. As a sword, it arms the owner with the exclusive rights to reproduce and adapt the work and to distribute and display his reproductions and adaptations. As a shield, it safeguards the owner from those who attempt to usurp his rights. Related People Lisa Pearson t 212.775.8725 lpearson@ktslaw.com

Insights: Publications

A Look at the Copyright Revision Act Through the Eyes of the Art Collector

4 Art and the Law 31 (1981), Reprinted with permission, by Merriman, Elsen & Urice, in Law, Ethics and the Visual Arts (2007)

January 1, 1981

Written by Lisa Pearson

A federal copyright is like the proverbial sword and shield in the hands of its owner. As a sword, it arms the owner with the exclusive rights to reproduce and adapt the work and to distribute and display his reproductions and adaptations. As a shield, it safeguards the owner from those who attempt to usurp his rights.

Related People

Lisa Pearson

t 212.775.8725

lpearson@ktslaw.com