What is the scope of copyright protection for artwork?

Copyright protection for artwork in Kansas is wide-reaching and comprehensive. It applies to any original expression, not just artwork, that is fixed in some tangible form. This protection applies to a wide range of works, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints, and mixed media works. In order for a work to be protected by copyright in Kansas, it must be “original,” meaning the expression must be independently created by the author without copying from other sources. Additionally, the work must be fixed in a tangible medium, meaning it needs to be stored in some form, which can be as simple as a sheet of paper or a computer file. Once a work is fixed in a tangible form, the copyright protection begins. It gives the artist exclusive rights to the entire work including reproduction, distribution, public display, and other uses. Copyright protection also prevents others from creating derivative works based on the artist’s work, and the artist can choose to license certain rights to other parties. The copyright protection applies to artworks during the lifetime of the artist and for a certain number of years afterwards, depending on the type of work. For works created by an identifiable individual, the copyright protection lasts the artist’s lifetime plus an additional 70 years.

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