Archive for May, 2011
By this time, almost everyone is aware of the conflict that arose between Jeff Koons and the makers (imm Living)/retailers (Park Life) of balloon dog bookends. As the artist behind the huge balloon dog statutes, Mr. Koons took umbrance with others selling bookends in the shape of balloon dogs. From his point of view, [...]
What is the Public Domain? Before explaining the details of copyright and the public domain, one must have a handle on what the public domain is. For me, the words “public domain” conjure up a place where material is stored. In reality, the public domain is better likened to the reverse – wide open spaces, [...]