When producing one-off artistic work in an applied art context it's not at all clear which intellectual property right applies, copyright or design right. for further information please read our factsheet: own-it.org/knowledge/copyright-or-design-right

Jewellery designer Ruth Tomlinson talks about her working practice from developing her collections and working with retailers to producing bespoke pieces for clients.

Resources:
I'm an artist - what do I need to know about IP?
own-it.org/knowledge/i-m-an-artist-what-do-i-need-to-know-about-ip

Copyright or design right?:
own-it.org/knowledge/copyright-or-design-right

My precious: The IP in jewellery
own-it.org/knowledge/my-precious-the-ip-in-jewellery

Going for gold:
own-it.org/knowledge/going-for-gold

I'm a designer: what do I need to know about IP?
own-it.org/knowledge/i-m-a-designer-what-do-i-need-to-know-about-ip

India's jewellers turn to tradition:
own-it.org/knowledge/no-glitter-in-jewellery-design

Own-it Copyright Factsheet:
own-it.org/knowledge/own-it-copyright-factsheet

Design into manufacture: Making the big leap
own-it.org/knowledge/design-into-manufacture-making-the-big-leap

Who owns commissioned artwork? The artistic, legal and ethical implications of the commissioning process:
own-it.org/knowledge/who-owns-commissioned-artwork-the-artistic-legal-and-ethical-implications-of-the-commissioning-process

The IP Guide to...Industrial design:
own-it.org/knowledge/the-ip-guide-to-industrial-design


Credits:
Designer: Ruth Tomlinson (ruthtomlinson.com)
Lawyer: Silas Brown, Briffa
Camera: Donald Bousted
Camera Assistant: Alex Hedley
Post Production: Best Bits Media Ltd
Produced by Silvia Baumgart
Narrated by Nick Kaplony
Photos by Ian Forsyth

Filmed at Cockpit Arts and the Business Design Centre

Commissioned by Own-it: own-it.org