Need help navigating the complexities of today's Art world?

Our Art and Museum Law practice is one of a kind!

Our services

  • Make sure your creations are well protected!

    At The IP Boutique we assist artists with everything they need to protect their creations as well as to ensure that they are properly compensated for the use or sale of their work.

    Some of our services include:

    • Copyright Registration and Enforcement

    • Reproduction, Distribution and Display

    • First Amendment Rights

    • Moral Rights and the Visual Rights Act (VARA)

    • Work for Hire Agreements

    • Purchase and Sale Agreements

    • Licensing

    • Attribution and Misappropriation Disputes

    • Loans of Works

    • Estate Planning

  • Handling unique pieces of art or history can be a daunting task.

    At The IP Boutique we take care of the legal complexities that the art business entails so that you can focus on sharing these creations with the world!

    • Art Transactions

    • Art Dealers' Rights and Responsibilities

    • Art Fairs, Exhibitions and Events

    • Customs Compliance and Cross-Border Movement of Art

    • Acquisition, Exploitation and Protection of Intellectual Property Rights

    • Artwork Loan Agreements

    • Artwork Donations

    • Restrictions on Use and Display of Donated Works

    • Artists' Estates and Foundations

    • Provenance Research

    • Repatriation of Works

    • Compliance with Domestic and international Art Treaties and Regulations

    • Stolen Art and Cultural Property

    • Heritage Laws

  • Are you an avid Art Collector or in the exciting business of art dealing?

    The IP Boutique is your trusted partner for all your Art Business endeavors! Our services include:

    • Artwork Transactions and Contracts

    • Appraisals

    • Business Structure and Asset Protection

    • Compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering Act

    • Customs Compliance and Cross-Border Movement of Art

  • Ready for a bidding war?

    At The IP Boutique we provide expert advise to auction houses so that they can focus on providing an exhilarating bidding experience to their public. Some of our services include:

    • Artwork Transactions and Contracts

    • Commissions

    • Artwork Consignment for Auction

    • Rules and Regulations for Auctions

    • Compliance with Local and international Laws and Treaties

  • At The IP Boutique we aim to provide our clients with effective, efficient and cost-effective measures to secure their interests. However, when all else fails, there is no one quite like us to defend your rights.

    We provide legal representation in the following areas:

    • Copyright Infringement

    • Mediation and Arbitration regarding intellectual property or contractual disputes

    • Authorship and Attribution Disputes

    • Ownership Disputes

    • Forgery, Fraud and Authentication Cases