This section provides a critical examination of the complex copyright and legal frameworks now shaping art historical research and publication, as well as museum practice in an era increasingly defined by generative content creation. The chapter begins by analyzing the evolving challenges to authorship and originality presented by digital and automated outputs, highlighting the blurred boundaries between human and machine agency in creative and scholarly work. It then offers a comparative analysis of legal frameworks, contrasting U.S. fair-use doctrines with European Union policies on text and data mining and discussing the implications for researchers, curators, and artists operating across jurisdictions. The chapter further explores practical strategies for protecting intellectual property, offering guidelines for museums and individual scholars navigating rapidly changing legal environments. Concluding with a synthesis of best practices, the discussion equips art historians and cultural professionals with critical tools for ethically and legally responsible engagement with synthetic and generative technologies, ensuring both innovation and compliance in the pursuit of new knowledge.