Can you use company names in art?
Jackson Reed
Updated on January 17, 2026
Yes. In fact, it is common for companies to register their logos with us. Registrations can be made for the company logo, and also for any images or artwork associated with the brand or promotional materials.
Can you sell art with brand names?
NO. The use of a company logo without permission from the owner would likely violate both trademark law and copyright law.
Can you use brands in artwork?
It’s generally not a good idea to use the logos, trademarks, or other registered, copyrighted materials or properties belonging to others in your artwork. It’s much safer to create your own original imagery, and more fun.
How do I label my art for sale?
The most standard information included on artwork labels is:
- The artist’s name. This one is pretty straightforward!
- The title of the work.
- The date of the artwork.
- The size of the artwork.
- 4.a The duration of the work.
- The medium of the artwork.
- The price or the credit listing.
- Additional information.
How do you avoid copyright names?
As the creator, owner, or holder of the copyrighted material, it’s up to you to enforce your rights to stop the infringing activity. Perhaps the most straightforward and commonly used method to stop copyright infringement is to send a so-called Copyright Infringement Notice directly to the offending party.
Can I draw a logo and sell it?
No, unless you sell them to the companies. The logos are their property and copying them on signs constitutes copyright infringement and may also constitute trademark infringement, depending how your signs are used.
Can I use logos without permission?
A person or company should never use a trademark or logo without written permission from its owner. To get permission, write a letter to the trademark owner. Include a description of why you are asking and how the logo will be used. However, even then, third parties cannot use logos without a specific agreement.
How do you caption a piece of art?
Captions for Art: Works of art can be cited using this format, but include the publication citation for where the image of the work of art was found, unless you have viewed the work in person. Artist’s name (last name, first name), Title, Date, Medium and support.
What are the names of the art companies?
The following list of art company names are from existing companies throughout the United States that focus on the display and sale of art. 440 Gallery. A Small Production. Allure Art Center. Angel Daisy. Appomattox Tile Art. Art Attack. Art Bond & Company, Inc. Art Center Manatee.
What kind of documents do you need to sell art?
The Bill of Sale, or invoice, is one of your most important business documents. Artwork in physical form is considered personal property, and therefore a transfer of title will be necessary in the form of a Bill of Sale.
Who is the copyright owner of a painting?
Copyright on a Painting: Who Owns It? Marion Boddy-Evans is an artist living on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. She has written for art magazines blogs, edited how-to art titles, and co-authored travel books. Here’s a tricky question: Who owns the copyright on a piece of art when it sells?
Do you need a copyright notice to sell art?
Copyright registration is not required (it only provides extra benefits). You also don’t need a copyright notice (i.e. © Jim Smith 2016). You may want to include language on the Bill of Sale that establishes who owns the copyright in the image, which is different from the physical work.
