Re: American Gothic

On Thu, 18 May 2000, Matthew Krigbaum <mkrigbaum[_at_]moyerbergman.com> wrote:
>
> A client approached me to inquire about licensing the rights to
> use American Gothic painted by Grant Wood in 1930. It is now
> hanging in the Chicago Art Museum. If I calculated the copyright
> terms correctly, the initial term was 28 years, with a renewal of
> 47 years, which has now been extended by 20 years for a total of
> 67 years. If renewed, the term expires in 2025.
>
> Does anyone know whether this was renewed and who owns the
> licensing rights?

Matt,

There's an organization called LIMA -- Licensing Industry Manufacturers Assoc (I think). I'm on vacation and away from my desk but do an internet search for them. They keep a database on who owns rights to things. They also hold a Licensing Show trade show in NY where you can meet the licensors (and some licensees). You can find info about it at <http://www.advanstar.com/>.

Carol

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