Art and Law Workshop: Do’s and Don’ts of Copyright Licensing
November 20, 2025
About this Event
Artists use copyright protection to keep their work from being used or sold without authorization. Art licensing is a way in which artists can license or “rent” their artwork to publishers, organizations, individuals and companies to use their artwork or to put on their products. But how does an artist license their work? What should be included in a licensing agreement? Who can help an artist with a licensing agreement?
For this event the Center welcomed attorney Nate Kleinman to help answer these questions. During the discussion Kleinman guided attendees through the do’s and don’ts of copyright licensing transactions with a focus on the visual arts. As an artist himself, Kleinman brought a unique perspective to the topic.
About the Speaker
Nate Kleinman is a partner at the McCulloch Kleinman law firm, a boutique copyright litigation and intellectual property firm with offices in New York and Seattle. Nate’s practice focuses on representing photographers, musicians, and other creative professionals across the country seeking to enforce their copyrights, as well as providing advice and guidance in the negotiation of licensing and royalty agreements.
Nate received his undergraduate degree from Parsons School of Design in 2010, where he first became interested in the intersection of art and law, and went on to receive his J.D. from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law in 2013.
Nate is an active member of the U.S. Copyright Society, and also serves on the Intellectual Property Committee of the Federal Bar Council. In his free time, Nate continues to make art himself, giving him a unique perspective and appreciation for his clients’ work which further motivates his legal practice.
