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27 October 2020
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Copyright Enforcement and Social Media

27 October 2020
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Enforcing Your Copyright on Your Social Media Photos Social media has become a massive part of everyone's lives over the past decade. People nowadays post about almost anything on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and various other social media sites daily. One thing people love about social media is that it makes anyone with a smartphone an instant photographer. Many snap pictures of their food or drink before taking their first bite. Others post pictures of scenic views or significant events in which they are participating. While social media has made it easy and fun for people to share their favorite pictures...

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30 September 2020
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Creative Commons Licenses

30 September 2020
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Using Creative Commons Licenses to Protect and Enforce Your Copyright As a photographer, you might have read this somewhere when you uploaded your photos on the Internet: "Do you want to license this under Creative Commons?" It might have led you to think about what exactly Creative Commons is, and what kind of protection it can give you and your photos. Most artistic creators, including photographers, have probably wondered the same thing and have chosen whatever the default license is. But what is it really? Can a Creative Commons license protect your copyright? Does it force you to forego some...

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27 September 2020
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Facebook and Copyright

27 September 2020
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Is Facebook Selling You Out? With Facebook steadily increasing in size and reach, especially in these pandemic times, knowing your rights when using the platform should always be very important. Unfortunately, many of the over 3 billion users as of last quarter are in the dark regarding their copyright protections. This monolith though, has provided many good opportunities for its users. As reported in Wall Street estimates in 2019, the company's growth was valued at $21.08 billion in revenue, increasing 25% year over year. Part of that revenue is from marketing, using its own membership's material posted on its platform....

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22 September 2020
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Copyright Basics

22 September 2020
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Photographers: You Should Understand how Copyright Relates to Pictures You Take Copyright means you have ownership rights to your photographs. They are your property and, therefore, you should have control over them. At its core, copyright bestows four exclusive rights: The right to reproduce and copy the picture The right to create work that derives from the picture The right to distribute the image however you see fit (sell, lease, loan, free-for-all) To publicly display the picture If you are a photographer with copyright, the rights above are yours. YOU own and control the use of the picture. Do Photographers...

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19 September 2020
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Fair Use Simplified

19 September 2020
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Simplifying the Fair Use Doctrine, so Photographers Understand Their Rights "Fair use." As dedicated copyright lawyers who devote our practice to helping photographers enforce their rights, this is a phrase we often hear, usually from defendants trying to avoid paying compensation to our clients. Fair use is a commonly used defense to copyright infringement claims, but it is one that can be confusing. Here, we will try to simplify some of the basics of fair use and how it might affect your rights. What is the Fair Use Doctrine? Under the fair use doctrine, there are circumstances under which someone...

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26 August 2020
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Copyright Laws

26 August 2020
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What Laws Control Copyright? In the US, the comprehensive law that contains the basic framework for current copyright is The Copyright Act of 1976. Congress has added many sections to this framework as technology and industry have evolved. Satellite television and radio, the Internet, and social media have made it necessary for copyright laws to adapt. Some of these additions to copyright laws include: The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 The Musical Works Modernization Act The Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act What Do Copyright Laws Cover? Copyright laws generally cover a wide range of matters. They protect the work that...

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24 August 2020
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Significant Photography Copyright Cases

24 August 2020
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Photography Copyright Review: Some of The Most Famous Cases in Photography History At , we represent photographers worldwide in all types of copyright matters. We can help register copyrights, draft and enforce licensing agreements, and file lawsuits when someone infringes on your copyright. Our vast experience handling copyright cases is coupled with in-depth knowledge of the domestic and international laws that affect photographers' rights. Here, we share with you some of the most well-known rulings, courtesy of Pixsy.com, that have substantial impacts on photographers and their rights. Photographer John Mannion photographed NBA star Kevin Garnett for a magazine. Coors recreated...

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21 August 2020
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Tweeting Can Result in Copyright Violations

21 August 2020
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Copyright Infringement: Be Careful What You Tweet Several years ago, photojournalist Daniel Morel sued Getty Images and Agence France-Presse for copying and selling images from his twitter account. Morel posted photographs he took of the 2010 earthquake that ravaged Haiti. Morel, the photographer, was awarded over $1 million in damages in a case that clarified this point as reported on Pixsy.com: "Twitter allows for posting and retweeting, but not commercial use of photos posted by users." Despite this ruling and much to the dismay of photographers around the world, many still believe that they can use copyrighted pictures anyway they...

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18 August 2020
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Photographer Wins Copyright Case

18 August 2020
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Famous New York Photographer Wins Copyright Case Photographer Deborah Feingold won her New York copyright lawsuit, proving to the Judge that the Defendant RageOn, Inc. violated her rights. Feingold began her photography career in New York in the 1970s and has captured images of some legendary musicians. RageOn is a company that serves as a digital platform for people to design, create, and sell goods, like clothing and accessories. RageOn sells merchandise for others, processes payments and orders, and collects a commission on all sales. Feingold sued RageOn in 2018. Feingold alleged that three shirts sold on the website violated...

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21 July 2020
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Covid-19 Copyright Lawyer

21 July 2020
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Covid-19 Creates a New Wave of Virtual Content Covid-19 has changed the world in which we live. We have learned to work remotely and virtually visit with friends and family. We participate in "telemedicine," virtual classrooms, and find creative ways to deliver and receive entertainment. Musicians, artists, actors, and other "performers" have been generous with their displays and sharing of content. DJ's are doing virtual live music sessions on Instagram. Athletes are playing video games on ESPN. Choirs are singing show tunes from around the globe. Celebrities are dancing to popular songs in Tik Tok videos. Can Existing Copyright Laws...

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