How does copyright law apply to artwork?

Copyright law applies to artwork in Mississippi in many of the same ways it does throughout the United States. Copyright law grants protection to an original work of authorship, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing. The copyright holder of a work of artwork is usually the person who created it, or, if it is a work for hire, the employer of the creator. In order to be protected by copyright law, a work of art must be original and fixed in a tangible form of expression. This means that for a painting or drawing, it must be on a physical surface, such as canvas or paper. Artwork may also be protected under copyright law as a “collective work,” which is a combination of two or more works of authorship, such as a graphic novel or collection of art prints. Copyright protection grants the copyright holder exclusive rights to reproduce, create derivative works, and distribute copies of their artwork. This means that without the permission of the copyright holder, others cannot reproduce the artwork in any form. They also cannot make changes to the artwork or create works based on it. Overall, copyright law guarantees that the creator of a work of art can control how and when it is used. By protecting their work under copyright law, an artist can prevent others from exploiting their work without their permission.

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