Category Archives: Copyright

Second Newspaper Chain Joins Copyright Trolling Operation | Threat Level

Righthaven LLC has struck a deal with Arkansas-based WEHCO Media to expand its copyright litigation campaign, in which bloggers and aggregators across the country are being sued on allegations of infringement. Link: Second Newspaper Chain Joins Copyright Trolling Operation | … Continue reading

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Photographer Drops Claim to Obama Image – NYTimes.com

Mannie Garcie has dropped his claim to the photo of Obama that Shepard Fairey allegedly based his poster on Link: National Briefing – Media – Photographer Drops Claim to Obama Image – NYTimes.com

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FBI claims no one may publish its seal – Boing Boing

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Is AFP Stealing Pictures Again? – PDN Pulse

Now comes another case in which a photographer has accused AFP of stripping his credit off an image (shown here) that happens to show Barack Obama’s Chicago residence, and distributing the photo to third parties without the permission. Link: Is … Continue reading

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Photography Copyright Protection: Online Resources – A Picture’s Worth

There are some amazing resources for photographers to learn more about protecting their copyright.  We’ve taken a stab at gathering up *some* of the best resources we’ve found – mostly from industry organizations, government and nonprofits, and a few voices … Continue reading

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Financial genius: US record industry turns $16M in legal spending into $391K cash – Boing Boing

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W00t! sends Associated Press a bill for quoting its blog – Boing Boing

W00t! sent the AP a bill for $17.50 for the quotation Link: W00t! sends Associated Press a bill for quoting its blog – Boing Boing

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Does Facebook’s Copyright Policy Worry You? – The Photoletariat

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Editorial Photographers UK | Industry survey: Freelance photographers who keep copyright earn 33% more

During 2009, 71% of freelance respondents said they had been asked to give copyright to their clients, and 62% said they were pressured to give clients a more extensive licence for no increase in the fee. Link: Editorial Photographers UK … Continue reading

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Rob Galbraith DPI: ImageRights adds free visual search, plans compensation recovery program

ImageRights, a visual search firm that assists photographers in identifying unauthorized photo usage online, has added a free service level in addition to the paid tiers they currently offer. At no charge, a photographer can upload up to 10,000 photos … Continue reading

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Judge Rules DMCA Protects YouTube in Viacom Lawsuit | Threat Level

In short, Wednesday’s decision says internet companies, even if they know they are hosting infringing material,  are immune from copyright liability if they promptly remove works at a rights-holder’s request — under what is known as a takedown notice. Link: … Continue reading

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In Legal Trouble, Photographer Appeals for Help – PDN Pulse

Seattle photographer Mike Hipple reports that he has run out of money to defend himself against a copyright infringement claim by a sculptor, and he’s now trying to raise money by selling a self-published book. Link: In Legal Trouble, Photographer … Continue reading

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Two Tales of Rip-Offs

Two unusual items this morning about photographers getting ripped off. First, in pure duckrabbit fashion, is this… (Toby Gregory) wanted the photographer Yasuyoshi Chiba to give him some photos from the Rugby Sevens in Kenya yesterday. For some reason he … Continue reading

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