Q: Instagram contents and merchandising.
I have an Instagram account to show semi celebrities’ caricatures. I am not doing anything with those artworks to make money myself, these are only to show on this SNS.
One day I had a chance to meet with one of the musicians I drew, and gave him a print out of his caricature I did and he was very happy.
However, a little later on I noticed that he had made T-shirts with the drawing of him that I did printed on and was selling them as his merchandise at his music show.
In this case, does he have the right to do it without my permission? I know he was the subject of the drawing but I don’t feel comfortable about what he did. What should I do?
A: It looks light he might have copied the drawing improperly. Responses could include anything from a nasty cease and desist letter to making a deal. Consulting an attorney could help you determine what action might have the best chance of making some money for you.
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A:
He may not have to use your drawing, but you may not have had an explicit right to make drawings.
You should reach out and see if you can get some credit at least, and maybe more formal engagement with the artist.
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