Meryl Ruth on thu 12 jan 06
Hi Clayart Community,=20
In regards to the UPS issues, I have had some breakage This usually =
occurs when a gallery is returning work to me. This has been very =
frustrating. The pieces that have broken were insured and UPS was very =
good about reimbursement, but losing the pieces was very upsetting.=20
I pack my own work. I know how to pack the work more safely. I still =
find that packing and shipping is very costly and I haven't figured out =
the best solution regarding who pays the price for this, the customer or =
me. My policy has been the first piece is shipped free.=20
Recently I have published a new website. A long time in coming. I have =
been working toward this goal since the summer. It has been such a =
pleasure and a learning experience to view other Clayart member's =
websites. I learn so much from viewing everyone's sites. Thank you.=20
Please take a look at my new site! Your feedback is welcome.=20
What is your policy regarding copyright issues? This is something that I =
have been wondering about. I would appreciate your input regarding =
copyright laws and protection of your work and designs.=20
Thanks,
Meryl Ruth, Porcelain Grace=20
www.meryruth.com
Frank Colson on thu 12 jan 06
Maryl Ruth- These are only the facts about copyright laws: Under the old
U.S.copyright law, an artist's work could be protected for a maximum of only
56 years. The new law, which applies to works created after January, 1978,
extends this protection to the life of the artist plus 50 years.
As to the matter of protecting your designs or work, in today's world ,of
massive plagiarism is another matter.
Frank Colson
www.R2D2u.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Meryl Ruth"
To:
Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2006 9:45 PM
Subject: UPS, copyright laws, website
Hi Clayart Community,
In regards to the UPS issues, I have had some breakage This usually occurs
when a gallery is returning work to me. This has been very frustrating. The
pieces that have broken were insured and UPS was very good about
reimbursement, but losing the pieces was very upsetting.
I pack my own work. I know how to pack the work more safely. I still find
that packing and shipping is very costly and I haven't figured out the best
solution regarding who pays the price for this, the customer or me. My
policy has been the first piece is shipped free.
Recently I have published a new website. A long time in coming. I have been
working toward this goal since the summer. It has been such a pleasure and a
learning experience to view other Clayart member's websites. I learn so much
from viewing everyone's sites. Thank you.
Please take a look at my new site! Your feedback is welcome.
What is your policy regarding copyright issues? This is something that I
have been wondering about. I would appreciate your input regarding copyright
laws and protection of your work and designs.
Thanks,
Meryl Ruth, Porcelain Grace
www.meryruth.com
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May Luk on fri 13 jan 06
Hello Meryl;
Re: Copyright
An inexpensive way to copyright a piece of work. It's to put all the
supporting sketches, notes, final work print out, etc. Put them in an
envelope; send it to yourself certified. Once you receive it, do not
open it. Just leave it until you need it. This way, you can prove that
the work is yours and it was created on certain date. I don't know how
useful this is, really. Copyright lawsuits are for those who have the
time and money to go to court. It could be useful though, if a company
copy your design and be very successful with it.
Here in the UK. Designer-Makers can register with ACID for a fee.
Certain artists guild would provide legal help with members as well.
I know that there's no copyright for basic ceramic shapes. There are
also no copyright for fashion.
You don't really have to worry about it if your work is a concern. IMO.
Your work is so labour-intensive. It's not going to look the same if
it's reproduced in a factory for mass consumption. It would be an
interesting case if a handbag manufacturer copy your wares.
Really nice work.
Best Regards
May
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