Property, intangible

a blog about ownership of intellectual property rights and its licensing


Bubble Maker

  • The Things You Need a License For

    Yesterday I visited the Penland Gallery, an outstanding craft gallery associated with the Penland School of Crafts.  There were several large moving mechanical sculptures that the viewer was invited to activate.  Except this one: “PLEASE DO NOT HANDLE.  THE ARTIST IS THE ONLY ONE LICENSED TO OPERATE THE BUBBLE MAKER.” There was no commercial bubble… Continue reading