Form filing: the practical art
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An application form, $20 filing fee and deposit material are required for filing a copyright claim with the US Copyright Office. The Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts also provides legal assistance on how to protect jewelry designs from infringement and unauthorized usage.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1997
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Design right
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Copyrights, patents and trademarks are several ways to legally protect a jeweler's design right. Copyright registration is the most prevalent. Design patent laws often require legal counsel. Trademark laws not only protect creative work but also the artist's style.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1997
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Sublime serendipity: the combination of traditional techniques of lampwork and pate de verre result in unusual contemporary design
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Donna Milliron combines age-old techniques and modern technology to create innovative beadwork designs. A sampling of Milliron's best works and a history of her involvement with beads are discussed.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1996
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