What is an infringement of art law?

Infringement of art law is the act of using another artist’s work without permission. This includes using copyrighted designs, symbols, logos, and other forms of artwork without the permission of the creator. In Texas, copyright protection is granted to the creators of “original works of authorship” and this protection extends to artistic works such as paintings, sculptures, photographs, musical compositions, and even computer software. In Texas, copyright infringement occurs when someone unlawfully makes copies of an original work, distributes the copies, publicly performs or displays the work, or uses the work to create other works without the permission of the rights holder. Infringement of art law can also occur when someone knowingly and intentionally uses artwork that closely resembles or is substantially similar to an original work without the rights holder’s permission. Infringing someone’s work is a serious crime. Not only can the rights holder sue for financial damages, but infringers can also be sentenced to prison for up to five years. In Texas, copyright holders can also seek an injunction against a person or business responsible for infringing their work. An injunction may prevent future infringements or require the infringer to pay a penalty to the rights holder.

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