Art Law

As an artist, your art is your business.  In order to properly protect that business, you must take several important legal steps early on in your venture, or at least as soon as possible. Having a clear understanding of contracts, entity structures, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets will give you the upper hand in running a successful and profitable business.  Attorney Bruno will walk you through what you need to know and will be there to answer your questions and advocate on your behalf.
Attorney Bruno provides the following art law services:
  • Drafts, negotiates, and counsels clients on a wide variety of contracts, including licensing contracts, work-for-hire agreements, photography assignment contracts, freelancer agreements, appearance agreements, and social media marketing contracts.
  • Initiates copyright litigation lawsuits on behalf of photographers, visual artists, textile pattern designers, musicians, fashion designers, and street artists who have had their artwork misappropriated or used without their consent. 
  • Counsels clients on copyright matters, such as copyright registrations, joint authorship issues, licenses, fair use, and work-for-hire agreements.
  • Files federal trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to protect clients’ brand names, logo(s), and designs on a federal level.
  • Represents clients in trademark opposition proceedings and trademark infringement litigation disputes. 
  • Counsels clients on right of publicity and endorsement issues. 
  • Forms Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) for artists and creative business owners. 
To schedule an initial consultation with Attorney Bruno, email abruno@abrunolaw.com or click here.