“Copyright- Under federal law, the holder of a copyright owns a particular expression of an idea, but not the idea itself. This ownership right applies to creative activities such as literature, music, drama, and software” (Cengage Advantage Books: Introduction to Business Law, Page: G16)
“The holder of a copyright owns the particular expression of an idea, but not the underlying idea or method of operation. Abner Doubleday could have copyrighted a book setting out his particular version of the rules of baseball, but he could not have copyrighted the rules themselves, nor could he have required players to pay him a royalty.” (Cengage Advantage Books: Introduction to Business Law, Page: 506)
“Unlike patents, the ideas underlying copyrighted material need not be novel. For example, three movies—Like Father Like Son, Vice Versa, and Freaky Friday—are about a parent and child who switch bodies. The movies all have the same plot, but there is no copyright violation because their expressions of the basic idea are different.” (Cengage Advantage Books: Introduction to Business Law, Page: 506)
How can photographers protect themselves from being sued?
What steps should I take if my photo is used without permission?
What are the legalities of accepting payments as a freelance photographer?
Is it legal to sell a photo of a hotel building or a sign of a public market?
If an illustration of one of my photographs is made and used commercially or editorially, is it an infringement of my copyright?
How can I get permission to use copyrighted photography?
If you are shooting a movie/photo (non-profit or profit) with a willing person, should you get a contract signed from him/her?
Will electronic or digital model releases or contracts hold up in court?
What are the appropriate laws regarding taking candid or unsolicited shots of people in public places?
What are the most important issues to cover in a portrait photo contract?
What steps should I take if my photo is used without permission?
What are the legalities of accepting payments as a freelance photographer?
Is it legal to sell a photo of a hotel building or a sign of a public market?
If an illustration of one of my photographs is made and used commercially or editorially, is it an infringement of my copyright?
How can I get permission to use copyrighted photography?
If you are shooting a movie/photo (non-profit or profit) with a willing person, should you get a contract signed from him/her?
Will electronic or digital model releases or contracts hold up in court?
What are the appropriate laws regarding taking candid or unsolicited shots of people in public places?
What are the most important issues to cover in a portrait photo contract?
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