Need help navigating the complexities of today's Art world?
Our Art and Museum Law practice is one of a kind!
Our services
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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