Metalsmith BenchTalk: artist Harriete Estel Berman on copycats & artistic piracy

My guest on Thursday, March 27th at 3 p.m. PDT on MetalSmith BenchTalk will be artist Harriete Estel Berman, who joins us to discuss the critical topic of copycats and artistic piracy in the arts and craft communities.

About: The craft community is under assault by copycat thieves in the “Age of the Internet.” BAD and UGLY behaviors proliferate within the craft community. International pirates steal images and retail giants raid the craft marketplace for ideas. Naïve and enthusiasm cloak unethical behavior with "I love your work and want to make one for myself.” Do you recognize the problems? Recognize the behavior? Understand Fair Use? Need recommendations? Join this important and topical conversation with Jay Whaley and Harriete Estel Berman.

Supporting articles for this discussion (recommended reading before listening):

• “The GOOD, The BAD, and The UGLY in the AGE of the Internet” 
• "I love your work and want to make one for myself" 
• Alibaba and the Copycat Thieves 
• Alibaba Who? Alibaba Me? 
• DMCA "Take Down" - Action & Advocacy Against Copycats