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07 April 2022
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Licensing Agreements For Creative Artists

07 April 2022
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Why Are Licensing Agreements So Important to Copyright Holders? Copyright gives the holder exclusive rights to copy, reproduce, display, perform, or make derivative items from your original work. As the creator of original work, you control what, if anything, happens to it. If someone uses your work in one of these ways without your permission, it can violate your copyright. It can also mean that you are not receiving compensation for your hard work. Many people ask us why it is important to use licensing agreements when someone is interested in using their artistic work? Licensing agreements act as "permission"...

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06 April 2022
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Copyright Protection For Screenwriters

06 April 2022
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Important Copyright Info For Screenwriters Screenwriters have a tough job. It takes time, dedication, creativity, and hard work to create a script or screenplay you are proud of. Screenwriters often pour their heart and soul into their work with the goal of seeing their work on the big screen, receiving appropriate credit, entertaining audiences, and getting paid. Copyright laws protect original work, including work created by screenwriters. Do you know what rights you have to your completed script? What do you need to do to protect your work? As US Copyright Attorneys, Sanders Law Group helps creative professionals like screenwriters...

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30 March 2022
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What To Know About Fair Use and Copyright

30 March 2022
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What Every Copyright Holder Should Know About “Fair Use” “Fair use” is a term that creative artists (and their lawyers) hear quite a bit. It is often used as a defense in copyright infringement litigation. Understanding fair use and its potential ramifications should be important to anyone who makes a living creating original, copyrighted work. Fair use is the doctrine that permits the limited use of copyrighted work without a license, permission, or compensation. In other words, on occasion, your copyrighted videos, pictures, writing, or graphic designs can be used by others – legally – with no permission and free...

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24 March 2022
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Importance of Copyright Registration

24 March 2022
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The Importance of Copyright Registration Many people wonder about registering a copyright. Is it necessary? What is the point? Since copyright attaches automatically, giving you legal rights to your work, why bother registering with the U.S. Copyright Office? Registering your copyright provides creative artists with extra protection and valuable benefits in the event of a copyright infringement dispute. But for registration, these “extras” would be otherwise unavailable. Let’s look at why copyright registration is so important. Registration Is Required If You Want To File A Copyright Infringement Lawsuit You must register your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office as a...

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10 December 2021
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Tips For Taking Great Holiday Pictures

10 December 2021
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You Don't Have To Be A Professional Photographer To Get Great Holiday Photos At , we devote our practice to protecting the rights of photographers around the globe. We want to ensure that professional photographers receive credit, compensation, and damages when someone violates their copyright. We have a deep appreciation for the time and energy professional photographers put into their work. Whether you are setting the perfect mood and background for a portrait, finding a spot with perfect natural light, or patiently waiting for the appearance of an admired celebrity or athlete, our lawyers know how much skill is involved...

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29 October 2021
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What Can a Copyright Lawyer Do For Photographers?

29 October 2021
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What Do Copyright Lawyers Do For Photographers? Copyright lawyers are an important part of the photography industry. At , we devote our practice to helping professional photographers file copyright claims when they discover unauthorized use of their creative work. We work hard to protect your work and that you receive maximum compensation for copyright infringement. Copyright law is complicated and ever-changing. Here, we will review some common issues that arise when photographers consider the question, "why do I need a copyright attorney?" Let's look at how a copyright lawyer can help photographers avoid being taken advantage of and protect some...

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18 October 2021
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Backgrid Files $1.2 Million Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Real Housewife

18 October 2021
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Paparazzi Sues Lisa Rinna For Copyright Infringement Lisa Rinna is being sued for copyright infringement by Backgrid, USA (Backgrid). The company, which represents paparazzi, claims that Rinna infringed on its copyright when she posted on her personal Instagram account pictures of her and her daughters in various public places, which were taken by photographers who worked for the photo agency. Allegedly, Rinna refused to pay Backgrid a fee after receiving a demand letter asking for compensation for using the photos. So, Backgrid filed a $1.2 million lawsuit against her. The star, known for her role on Days of Our Lives...

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08 October 2021
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Copyright Infringement: What Can Photographers Do?

08 October 2021
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Copyright Infringement: What Can Photographers Do About it? As a professional photographer, have you experienced at least one of the following? A friend, associate, or client sends you a link to a site where they've seen one of your images used in an advertisement? You stumble upon one of your images on a blog post or website to which you have no connection? Or do you find a slew of photos you took on someone's social media page? You were hired to take pictures, but are they being used in violation of a licensing agreement? In today's advanced digital, cyber,...

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24 August 2021
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Explaining Photographers’ Basic Rights

24 August 2021
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You may be surprised to learn that photographers have many different rights regarding the work they create. This blog post will explore photographers' basic legal rights and what those rights mean for you as a photographer. This information will include a bit about commercial rights, licensing rights, and copyright law. Copyright: The Most Important Legal Right Photographers Have One of the photographers' most important legal rights is copyright. Copyright grants photographers exclusive rights to their work and protects them from being exploited without their permission. To be granted a copyright, photographers must first create an original piece of intellectual property...

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20 August 2021
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Copyright Information for Celebrity Photographers

20 August 2021
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Important Things About Copyright For Photographers Who Take Pictures of Celebrities If you are a photographer who makes a living taking pictures of celebrities out on the street or at various events, you probably know how easy it is to be a victim of copyright infringement. Many photographers work full time and make their living getting photos of celebrities and selling them to magazines, news agencies, and other entities. These photographers have the exclusive rights to sell, duplicate, or license their pictures to others and receive compensation for their work. When someone uses a photo without permission, it can be...

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