Copyright registration can be complicated and confusing. We can easily see how individual works, such as a book or a play, can be copyrighted. They have an author, a tangible expression, and can be reproduced. According to section 102 of the Compendium of U.S....
Legal Copyright Infringement is honestly an oxymoron- if it qualifies as Copyright Infringement, then it is, by definition, illegal. This being said sometimes it’s hard to know where the gray area of legal vs. illegal starts.
World Intellectual Property Day. This day is commemorated as a reminder of how important innovation and creativity are to our societies around the globe.
Some celebrities are ignorant and simply republish pictures they find on the Internet. Others are aware that a photographer owns a license and do it anyway, which is what Ma is accusing Jenner of. And whether it seems fair or not, copyright law is clear. In addition, purposeful infringement is penalized more than ignorant republishing.
The United States Copyright Act provides, in relevant part, that 35-years after the transfer of a copyright, the creator may—if they choose—terminate that transfer. There are a number of factors that will determine if this is true, the least of which is if you signed a contract that can hold up in court.
Hacking. Cyberbullying. Virus Infections. Identity Theft. There are numerous cybercrimes that if engaged in, bring felony charges into the picture. Stealing anything from the Internet is a federal offense. One of the oldest cybercrimes around, piracy, is an action...
Did you know there’s an annual copyright week? That’s right – a week dedicated to creative professionals who want to discuss how abiding by copyright law actually promotes innovation. Let’s review. What is a copyright? A copyright is legal protection...
Copyright Registration. Finally, the United States Supreme Court has spoken. For the purpose of filing a copyright infringement lawsuit, the issue of what constitutes copyright registration was decided last month by the high court. For years, the federal circuit...
Free Images. Royalty Free Photos. It’s a new year, and as a creative content entrepreneur, you are brimming with great ideas for everything from books, movies, music, designs, websites, etc. Thank God so many creative people populate the world. It makes for a sweet...