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Perspective

Jun. 19, 2013

Take stock: Pre-1978 copyrighted works require thorough record keeping

Recently, the heir of rock-and-roll photographer James Marshall learned the importance of collecting and maintaining proper records of intellectual property rights. By Nicholas Kanter


By Nicholas Kanter


When an artist passes away, heirs often become responsible to protect a legacy and enforce intellectual property rights. Recently, the heir of rock-and-roll photographer James Marshall - famous for his iconic photos made in the 1960s and 1970s featuring Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, the Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Jerry Garcia and other A-list musicians - learned the importance of collecting and maintaining proper records of intellectual propert...

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