As artists, we sometimes face the risk of others replicating our work without our permission. This can be a very challenging and disheartening occurrence for artists to deal with. At Jackson’s, we know this experience all too well and appreciate how frustrating it can be. It is very important to know your rights as a creator, and to know how to protect your artistic property from those who may want to copy it or use it without the correct permissions. In this article, Joanne Milmoe of DACS, a not-for-profit organisation that offers guidance on how to protect your rights as an artist and maximise your royalties, explains the basics of copyright and how you can safeguard your artwork from infringement, as well as profit from licensing your work.     Licensing and Copyright: What Every Selling Artist Needs to Know By Joanne Milmoe As an artist, creating and selling your work is your livelihood. But once your art leaves your studio, what happens to your rights as its creator? Did you know that selling a physical artwork does not mean you have given away all your legal rights to it. Copyright and licensing are important tools that not only protect …

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