Craft Lab Workshop Series
Illuminating the business of making.
This free virtual workshop series is designed for artists and makers interested in honing the craft of business. Available to ACC members, Craft Lab is an opportunity to learn directly from experts through presentations, discussions, and activities that illuminate the most important elements of a craft business.
Contracts, Agreements, and Licensing for Artists
Facilitated by Navin Ramalingam
This event occurred on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Join intellectual property attorney Navin Ramalingam, to learn the ins and outs of contracts, agreements, and licensing for artists and entrepreneurs. In this workshop we will cover key topics like:
- Contracts 101: Explaining the basics of contracts, key elements, and negotiation tips.
- Types of Agreements for Artists, including Common Artist Agreements: Diving into commission, consignment, and exhibition/loan agreements.
- Intellectual Property and Licensing Essentials: Covering copyright, licensing artwork, and protecting your brand.
- Real-World Examples and Case Studies: Highlighting practical scenarios and lessons learned.
- Practical Tips and Engagement – Q&A: Allowing time for discussion and personalized guidance.
A recording of this workshop is available at the bottom of this page for members to watch any time. You will be prompted to join or log in if you’re not already signed in.
About the instructor
Navin Ramalingam
Navin Ramalingam is an Attorney in the Intellectual Property Group at Robins Kaplan LLP. Navin helps artists, inventors, entrepreneurs, businesses, and IP owners protect and monetize their intellectual property. He combines a lifelong passion for technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, with a strong business acumen to solve complex legal problems for clients in the most efficient manner possible. Navin’s practice includes patent litigation; trademark selection, clearance, prosecution, maintenance, registration, licensing, enforcement, and litigation; and copyright litigation and diligence. He advises clients on product/project development, copyright and trademark strategy, brand development, advertising, licensing, and IP monetization. During his free time, Navin likes to explore the Minnesota outdoors with his wife and two pups; read magical realism or historical fiction; brush up his Deutsch; and ride his 2021 Royal Enfield Meteor 350.
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