Define: Artistic Work

The meaning of “Artistic Work” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Artistic Work defined in a legal contract?

  • Artistic Work means any work, regardless of artistic quality, that is similar to the ones mentioned in the [clause], encompassing all forms of creativity. Seen in 23 SEC filings
  • Artistic Work means a work of any descriptions provided, without considering its artistic quality. Seen in 11 SEC filings
  • Artistic Work means a work falling within the scope defined in [clause] of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act. Seen in 10 SEC filings
  • Artistic Work means any work akin to those specified in the [clause], irrespective of artistic quality or equivalent works. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Artistic Work means a work of society such as a graphic piece, photograph, sculpture or collage, regardless of its artistic quality, a work of architecture which includes buildings or model of a building, irrespective of its artistic quality; a work of artistic craftsmanship not included in this definition. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Artistic Work means a type of work among any of the descriptions specified in the [clause]. Seen in 4 SEC filings

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of artistic work' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Artistic Work means any product of creativity, regardless of its artistic quality or form.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Licensing of artwork for commercial use
  • Commission of artwork for a business or private use
  • Agreement for services of a photographer or illustrator

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Artistic Work means a work specified under a [governing law], inclusive of copyright and patent acts.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Licensing of intellectual property related to artistic works
  • Groundwork for development and ownership of patentable content

Relevant Sectors

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Artistic Work means any product of creativity, regardless of its artistic quality or form

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