American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian visual artists and craftspeople faced unique challenges with the shift to online sales and limits on attendance at local arts and crafts fairs.
This session focused on protecting your business through use of intellectual property rights and the Indian Arts and Crafts Act. It included:
- Coverage of the newly established Copyright Claims Board and the benefits it provides to small-business visual artists.
- Presentations by representatives from several online platforms who will assist participants in understanding what steps can be taken in the event of infringement and cultural appropriation.
A recording of the event is now available. For a complete list of events, visit the series page.
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This program was the eighth in a series of monthly webinars held throughout 2022. The series was organized by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in collaboration with the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Indian Arts and Crafts Board and the nonprofit Indian Dispute Resolution Services, founder of The Acorn Project for Native American small businesses.
Additional information
This virtual program was hosted by the USPTO’s Global Intellectual Property Academy, which is managed by OPIA. OPIA advises the administration and other federal government departments and agencies on domestic and international intellectual property (IP) legal and policy issues. It also provides technical assistance and training on IP-related matters to U.S. stakeholders and both U.S. and foreign government officials.
Accessibility accommodation
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.