Etsy: The Invention Of Intellectual Property

Have you ever heard about how an artist gets his work copied by another artist? It could either be a popular artist who has their work plagiarized by another lesser-known artist.

The assignment will require you to explore several website to learn more about their efforts, examine one case of art theft and identify why art is so valuable. Prepare a five paragraph essay citing at least two sources.

In the case of Greene’s Jewelry located in Derry, New Hampshire. v. Jennifer Lawson (Known as The Defendant).

If the image is no longer unique and exclusive, the art object, the thing, must be made mysteriously so,” (Berger 44). Therefore, the final step in the exploitation of power is mystification of its origins. Over time a concept will build its image and solidify its strength through results, showing the public its value until it becomes integrated and thus, hidden within society. There are several examples of power that has become formally accepted or internalized by the public and it is difficult to see how they exploit power because their origins are mystified. For the concept of originality in art, we can see how its status may have risen because of the definition we give to “originality” rules that have commercial purposes or vice versa. Some examples include companies that have copyright issues to protect names and identities that belong to them, or schools that incorporate rules about plagiarism. The idea of originality has already become internalized within our society that assigning a market meaning with it, just seems natural. If our judicial system has already incorporated ideas of “originality”, then not many people will see any problems with it. However, it is important to look at the origins and realize how a power came to be to prevent it from being exploited. Another covert concept integrated within society

Artwork is a unique commodity. It is easily identifiable, and thus, subsequent purchasers may initially succeed in concealing stolen artwork for some time. Eventually, the artwork is likely to resurface. This resurfacing often gives rise to claims to the work and disputes over its ownership. Sentiment is often the driving force behind Jewish survivors and families of

An Analysis of the similarities and differences between the Fur Trade economy and a modern oligopoly.

In Margaret Atwood 's book, The Handmaid 's Tale, the women in the book often find themselves at the mercy of men and being used for the purpose of fulfilling man 's needs. They are more seen as property, than as humans themselves. The women are systemically ranked for amount of use in the household and women who can give birth are often high ranked, but not given much freedom. Over they do everything and are allowed nothing. The woman are not allowed to read, have their own money, or to normal jobs outside of being maids or cooks. The woman are often ranked in terms of colors with wives wearing blue, handmaids wear red, Maratha’s wearing green and Ecowives wearing stripes. The women are often seen as commodities and only relevant to the needs of man.

Technology is a brand new field nowadays, it is a field that people will need to study and develop since it brings our life much easier. But nothing is perfect, technology also draws a lot of attentions toward intellectual property. People are more concern about the impact of technology on modern music due to the growth of electronic formatting music. Everybody can modify, copy and cut music from CD or an electronic file. At this point, the traditional law is no longer apply to the current situation.

When an artist creates a body of work, such as a tv show, movie or songit can inspire others to create as well. Fan art, song covers, parodies and you could argue musical.ly. When the fans agree on something and push for the creator to see and agree, should the creator be forced to look at it. When it comes to that should a creator have the right to tell their fans what they can and can’t do with their work. Should they be able to say that, since their fans are what gave them their success. Should they be able to assert control on what people make from their work. If an artist doesn’t appreciate a popular fan idea or work should they be able to say, “Don’t do this anymore” or is it out of their control. Does an artist have control over the work after they release it to the internet?

The constant crave consumers have proved to have for Etsy’s promise of uniqueness and real connection to the maker, is evident considering the online platform’s success. It also shows an inevitable connection with the raised awareness about the social and environmental cost of manifactured production: Etsy provides a guilt-free alternative against the monsters of capitalism. Craftivism is even a form of protest from both the point of view of aesthetics and content because it defies the very notion that mass-produced and mass-imposed ideas and things have annihilated the possibility of authentic identities.

Ten years ago, it was easy to walk into a store and find fake or knockoff products. Today, it’s much harder to find people and businesses that are selling counterfeit products.

The jewelry company reproduced and publicly displayed Gould’s photograph, without his authorization. However, the photograph is still pending U.S. Copyright registration. The picture featured Elsa Peretti, a longtime collaborator of Tiffany & Co., and the company features the photograph to sell its Elsa Peretti Jewelry line. Additionally, the company removed copyright management information on the photograph that could identify Gould as the photographer, which is a federal offense in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Gould claims he is the sole owner of all right, title and interest in and to the photograph, including the copyright thereto. The photographer is seeking relief from the court by way of damages and Tiffany’s profits for the infringement, recovery from Tiffany’s for the damages, that he sustained and will sustain, and any gains, profits and advantages obtained by Tiffany due to the removal of the identifying copyright management information, and statutory

Imported merchandise were for the most part crude materials and items looked for as extravagance things in high society.

I agree with James Baldwin’s idea because if a person painted, scripture, calligraphy and any artwork, then the art work can be creative by reflecting the society but it does not belong to you.

The relationship between art and commerce has always been subject of hot discussion. Many people look at creativity as a vehicle for economic interest, while others view it as pure dedication for personal creative needs. The world as we live in today sees the creative industry, including visual and performing arts, sound recording, book publishing, and movie making, a highly commercialized global enterprise. People constantly buy and sell art products in a highly active market. Although it is difficult to conclude whether art and commerce is perfectly compatible or mutually exclusive, one thing is true, that the relationship between the two has not stayed constant throughout the history of art. From the early Renaissance period to contemporary and modern time, we see art gets intertwined with business more and more. There are multiple well known historical examples demonstrate the dynamic evolution of creative expression, though new system also brought challenges.