This Thursday I will be giving a presentation on an issue within the creative arts that really ‘gets my goat’.

As someone who creates artwork, I think the idea of protecting one’s work is an important issue to consider and look at. Intellectual Property (or IP) is legislation that protects creations of the mind from theft or copyright.

This issue has become prominent and garnered media attention due to big corporations deliberately stealing or mimicking the work of artists rather than provide opportunities for creatives to work within their company. Thus creating a culture of photographers/artists/designers etc that earn money and success from the brain waves of those who are possibly struggling to enter the industry. A company in mind who has done this in recent years is Urban Outfitters and Topshop.

My presentation will briefly cover some of the extensive legal information that has recently changed in favour of the artists out there – but will more directly weigh the pros and cons of Intellectual Property, exposing it as something many have a split opinion over.

Sources:

http://www.mondaq.com/x/258856/Copyright/Rihanna+wins+High+Court+battle+with+Topshop