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Copyright / Moral RightsUnited States (Federal)

Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA)

Summary

Grants certain 'moral rights' to authors of visual art, allowing them to protect their reputation and the physical integrity of their works.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to claim authorship of the work
  • 02.
    Right to prevent the use of one's name on a work they did not create
  • 03.
    Right to prevent intentional distortion or mutilation of the work

Penalties

  • 01.
    Injunctions to stop the destruction of a work of art
  • 02.
    Civil statutory damages for violations of moral rights
  • 03.
    Remedies available under the general Copyright Act for infringement

Verified Citations

VARA

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