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How to protect your photos from unauthorized use online

CopyrightsWorld

Copyright infringement of digital photos differs in important ways from infringement in the markets of music and movies. Get proof of ownership by registering your copyright. When you create an original work, you are automatically granted copyright of that work, which means you can decide how it is used and distributed.

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Smells Like Copyright Infringement

IPilogue

publications of the translated work, which lacked both registration and copyright notice in Scott-Giles’ name. Drawing on Twin Books , they argued, “a publication of a work in the United States without the statutory notice of copyright fell into the public domain,” as per the U.S. They brought evidence of U.S.

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Foreign Works, US Rights: The 7th Circle of Copyright Hell?

Copyright Lately

The new lawsuit raises a host of complicated legal issues that, while exciting for copyright nerds like me, are often a nightmare to litigate. Key among them is the extent to which pre-1978 works first published abroad without proper copyright notice are still protected under U.S. copyright law. Copyright Office.

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Trademarks vs. Copyrights for Startups

TraskBritt Intellectual Property

A good first step is determining what assets you own that may be eligible for copyright or trademark protection. . What Does a Copyright Protect? A copyright is a form of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship. A registered copyright provides public notice of your rights.

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. Although copyright registration is not required, there are several benefits to doing so. How To Win Big In a Copyright Infringement Case.

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Which Types of IP (Intellectual Property) Protection Do Artists Need?

Art Law Journal

Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. Unfortunately, IP law has gotten so complicated that many people aren’t even sure which types of IP (copyright, trademarks, or patents) protects their creative work.

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Understanding the CCB’s First Two Final Determinations (Guest Blog Post–Part 3 of 3)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

It took eight months, but the ownership question of the photographs has been settled. However, it is not what I expected for the first case to be finally determined: Section 512(f) and an ownership dispute between former business partners. BMG Music Publ’g, 512 F.3d Conclusion One case related to ownership and Section 512.