Copyright Agent

  • Full Time
  • Ottawa
  • On site: In-person work with some possible hybrid
  • $25.00
  • Applications have closed
  • Deadline: May 15, 2025

Copyright Visual Arts (COVA-DAAV)

COVA-DAAV is dedicated to protecting visual artists' rights.

Description

Copyright Visual Arts is a leading organization in visual arts, dedicated to protecting the
intellectual property rights of our member-artists. We are seeking a full-time (35 hours/week) knowledgeable and detail-oriented individual to join our team and help navigate the complexities of copyright law.

Job Summary:
As a Copyright Agent, you will work closely with creators, publishers, museums, and galleries. The copyright agent will report directly to the Executive Director and record, process, and issue licenses
for the various requests and uses, such as exhibitions and reproductions of artworks. Using the fee
schedule, the copyright agent will determine the appropriate royalties for the requested use of artworks.
Copyright Visual Arts is responsible for the licensing of Canadian affiliated artists, as well as sister
societies in over 30 different countries worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:
– Process license requests for exhibition and reproduction of Canadian and international artists
– Communicate with potential licensees to obtain details of requests
– Make necessary checks with the artist rights holders
– Prepare and submit quotes based on fee schedule
– Draft and issue licenses
– Consulting the fee schedule.
– Assisting the Executive Director in additional tasks
– Educate clients on the importance of copyright protection and compliance.


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