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Legal GuidesIn 2019, AIGA added and updated chapters previously found in the Design Business and Ethics publication. This page represents a collection of legal guides written by lawyers and practice management experts. We encourage you to download and refer to these resources if you have questions about intellectual property—including copyright, trademark, or patents—employment law or freelancing. The accompanying collection of articles explain related legal issues, including how to advocate for your creative rights.
CopyrightCopyright for CompilationsTrademark and Trade DressIndependent ContractingEmployment Law for Design Firms (part 1)Employment Law for Design Firms (part 2)PatentsTrade Secrets and Nondisclosure AgreementsDefamation, Privacy, and PublicityNo results foundArticles
What Every Designer Needs to Know About Copyright LawHow You Can Stay Protected in the Big Bad World of Professional DesignRipping Off the ResistanceHave a Question About Copyright or Work For Hire? Creative Attorney Katie Lane Has Got You CoveredThis is What Happens When You Rip Off a DesignerThe Fight for Freelance Protections in Germany is About More Than Just RegulationsThe Copy Left Is Not RightDon’t Be a Victim of CopyingThe Orphan Work You Save Could Be Your OwnIntellectual PropertyIntellectual Property: What does “Work for Hire” mean for designers?Rights, Wrongs and the Law: An Interview with Frank Martinez, Esq.Publishing in the Age of Digital PiracyLegalitiesDoes A Designer Have to Turn Over Source Files When A Client Asks For Them?No results foundSpacer - Events