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Are there any rights issues relating to the reproduction of the front of a book cover containing an artistic work?

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Are there any rights issues relating to the reproduction of the front of a book cover containing an artistic work?

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• If the artist’s work is still in copyright, permission will need to be sought; • There is also the possibility of typographic copyright existing in the layout of the front cover – which is likely to belong to the publisher; • Trademark law might be an issue if a trademark features on the cover.