Legal Risks and Considerations for Selling 19th Century Painting Postcards from Overseas Museums
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Legal Risks and Considerations for Selling 19th Century Painting Postcards from Overseas Museums

Question from a reader:
Is it legally permissible to create and sell postcards of 19th-century paintings held by overseas museums without obtaining permission from the owners? Please let me know.

The Legal Aspects of Creating Postcards from 19th-Century Paintings Held by Overseas Museums

Hello, readers. Today, I would like to touch on a somewhat complex topic. Recently, I received a question

How to Create Original Goods While Protecting Copyright: Tips and Considerations
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How to Create Original Goods While Protecting Copyright: Tips and Considerations

Question from a reader:
I recently went to an exhibition by a certain manga artist. There were illustrations that allowed photography, so I took some pictures, and now I want a keychain made using one of those illustrations. However, that illustration is not available for commercial use (I do have a sticker). Is there a copyright issue with ordering from an

Understanding Copyright in Illustrations: A Case Study of a Messy-Haired Glasses Student
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Understanding Copyright in Illustrations: A Case Study of a Messy-Haired Glasses Student

Question from a reader:
Could this illustration potentially infringe on copyright? I intended to draw just a student with messy hair and glasses.

Questions about Copyright: Is the Illustration Okay?

In response to a reader’s question, I would like to discuss copyright. Specifically, let’s consider your illustration of a “student with messy hair and glasses” from a copyright perspective. Copyright is a