Category: Copyright
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‘Disastrous’ copyright bill vote approved – BBC News
‘Disastrous’ copyright bill vote approved Critics call it a “dark day” as an EU committee adopts two controversial changes to copyright law. via BBC News: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-44546620 They voted to approve the controversial Article 13, which critics warn could put an end to memes, remixes and other user-generated content.
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Photographers Organize Against New York Times Rights Grab | PDNPulse
Photographers Organize Against New York Times Rights Grab | PDNPulse Freelance photographers protest a Times work-for-hire contract, urging colleagues not to sign and circulating a petition to press for better terms. via PDNPulse: https://pdnpulse.pdnonline.com/2018/06/photographers-organize-against-new-york-times-rights-grab.html New York Times contributors have organized against an attempted rights grab by the newspaper, issued in the form of a work-for-hire…
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The EU’s Copyright Proposal is Extremely Bad News for Everyone, Even (Especially!) Wikipedia | Electronic Frontier Foundation
The EU’s Copyright Proposal is Extremely Bad News for Everyone, Even (Especially!) Wikipedia The pending update to the EU Copyright Directive is coming up for a committee vote on June 20 or 21 and a parliamentary vote either in early July or late September. While the directive fixes some longstanding problems with EU rules, it…
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5 Common Copyright Misconceptions Held by Photographers – PhotoShelter Blog
5 Common Copyright Misconceptions Held by Photographers – PhotoShelter Blog Although U.S. Copyright Law can be ambiguous, the basics and benefits of copyright registration for photographers are well-documented. Nevertheless, myths about copyright persist, and we’re here to debunk them. via PhotoShelter Blog: https://blog.photoshelter.com/2018/06/5-common-copyright-misconceptions-held-by-photographers/ The most recent version of the Copyright Law of the United States…
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Your Copyright Registration Fee Might Double to $100 – PhotoShelter Blog
Your Copyright Registration Fee Might Double to $100 – PhotoShelter Blog A proposed change to U.S. Copyright Office registration fees will nearly double the cost to photographers to $100 if it is approved by Congress. In February 2018, the U.S. Copyright Office made a significant change to copyright registration that affected via PhotoShelter Blog: https://blog.photoshelter.com/2018/06/your-copyright-registration-fee-might-double-to-100/…
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Licensed or Not? A Closer Look at the Fox News Flood Footage Fiasco – PhotoShelter Blog
Licensed or Not? A Closer Look at the Fox News Flood Footage Fiasco – PhotoShelter Blog Fox News requested permission to use Max Robinson’s flood video. He said no. But Fox News said they legally obtained the video through the AP. What initially seemed like clearcut infringement has become murkier. via PhotoShelter Blog: https://blog.photoshelter.com/2018/05/licensed-or-not-a-closer-look-at-the-fox-news-flood-footage-fiasco/ A…
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He Said No, Fox News Used His Images Anyway – PhotoShelter Blog
He Said No, Fox News Used His Images Anyway – PhotoShelter Blog Fox News wanted to use Max Robinson’s photo for free. He said no. They used it anyway in violation of U.S. Copyright Law. What happens when a big media organization steals photos? via PhotoShelter Blog: https://blog.photoshelter.com/2018/05/he-said-no-fox-news-used-his-images-anyway/ As the social media coordinator for Howard…
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Richard Liebowitz: Why media companies fear, and photographers love, this guy.
Why Every Media Company Fears This Guy (And photographers love him.) via Slate Magazine: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/05/richard-liebowitz-why-media-companies-fear-and-photographers-love-this-guy.html?wpsrc=sh_all_dt_tw_ru The “copyright enforcer” is a walking lawsuit factory. He’s also the best hope for photographers to get paid.
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It Took 17 Years: Freelancers Receive $9 Million in Copyright Suit – The New York Times
It Took 17 Years: Freelancers Receive $9 Million in Copyright Suit The New York Times and Lexis/Nexis are among the companies that are compensating writers for the digital use of their printed articles. Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/30/business/media/freelancers-digital-copyright-lawsuit.html?partner=rss&emc=rss “We’ve been at the finish line for this lawsuit for a very long time, and so it is great that…
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Photographer Wins Monkey Selfie Copyright Case, Court Slams PETA
Photographer Wins Monkey Selfie Copyright Case, Court Slams PETA Photographer David Slater has won his legal battle over that monkey selfie. A US appeals court ruled Monday that US copyright law doesn’t allow animals to via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2018/04/24/photographer-wins-monkey-selfie-copyright-case-court-slams-peta/ Photographer David Slater has won his legal battle over that monkey selfie. A US appeals court ruled…
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Court Refuses to Toss Lawsuit Between Monkey and Photographer
Court Refuses to Toss Lawsuit Between Monkey and Photographer Photographer David Slater’s legal nightmare surrounding that monkey selfie snapped in 2011 isn’t over. A US court has decided not to toss the copyright via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2018/04/17/court-refuses-to-toss-lawsuit-between-monkey-and-photographer/ Photographer David Slater’s legal nightmare surrounding that monkey selfie snapped in 2011 isn’t over. A US court has decided…
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Photographer: Beware ImageRights International
Photographer: Beware ImageRights International Notable American photographer Kalliope Amorphous has published a warning to other photographers who are considering protecting their copyright using via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2018/02/20/photographer-beware-imagerights-international/ Notable American photographer Kalliope Amorphous has published a warning to other photographers who are considering protecting their copyright using ImageRights International. She accuses the company of an “egregious grab”…
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Proof of Existence Is Not Proof of Ownership – Thoughts of a Bohemian
Proof of Existence Is Not Proof of Ownership – Thoughts of a Bohemian While Blockchain registration is all the craze, Joe Naylor form ImageRights explain how proof of existence, however secure, is not a valid claim of copyright ownership. via Thoughts of a Bohemian: http://blog.melchersystem.com/proof-of-existence-is-not-proof-of-ownership/ There is a dangerous movement afoot; the idea that registration…
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Getty Licensing Deal with Google Suggests Thawing of Relations | PDNPulse
Getty Licensing Deal with Google Suggests Thawing of Relations | PDNPulse The announcement comes almost two years after Getty Images filed an unfair competition complaint against Google with the European Union. via PDNPulse: https://pdnpulse.pdnonline.com/2018/02/getty-licensing-deal-google-suggests-thawing-relations.html Getty Images has announced a partnership with Google that includes a multi-year deal licensing deal. In a statement released by Getty…
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The 3 news that matter this week – Thoughts of a Bohemian
The 3 news that matter this week – Thoughts of a Bohemian What do Google, Getty, Blockchain and the Poynter Institute have in common? All the photo news you need to know this week. via Thoughts of a Bohemian: http://blog.melchersystem.com/the-3-news-that-matter-this-week/ Late last week, Getty announced a global licensing agreement with Google. While this wouldn’t rattle…
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Google to Tweak Image Search to Help Protect Photographer Copyrights
Google to Tweak Image Search to Help Protect Photographer Copyrights Google Images is an epicenter of copyright infringements across the Web, as people, either knowingly or unwittingly, search for, download, and misuse via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2018/02/09/google-tweak-image-search-help-protect-photographer-copyrights/ The changes were reportedly decided on through a partnership between Google and the stock photo agency Getty Images, which has…
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New Makeover for Group Registration of Photographs: 6 Takeaways | PDNPulse
New Makeover for Group Registration of Photographs: 6 Takeaways | PDNPulse What photographers need to know about changes in copyright registration. via PDNPulse: https://pdnpulse.pdnonline.com/2018/01/new-makeover-group-registration-photographs-6-takeaways.html Calling all photographers! Starting February 20, 2018, the U.S. Copyright Office will implement a new rule affecting how groups of photographs are registered. The rule aims to modernize and streamline the…
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Jessica Simpson Sued for Posting Paparazzi Pic of Herself on Instagram
Jessica Simpson Sued for Posting Paparazzi Pic of Herself on Instagram Jessica Simpson recently shared a photo of herself leaving a hotel on Instagram and Twitter. Problem was, it was a paparazzi photo and she didn’t have via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2018/01/27/jessica-simpson-sued-posting-paparazzi-pic-instagram/ The Hollywood Reporter reports that the rights to the photo were being handled by Splash…
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Copyright Registration to be Limited to 750 Photos Per Claim: A Big Fee Hike for Some
Copyright Registration to be Limited to 750 Photos Per Claim: A Big Fee Hike for Some The US Copyright Office has just announced new rules regarding the group registration of photographs. One of the biggest changes is the fact that only 750 via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2018/01/26/copyright-registration-limited-750-photos-per-bad-news/ The US Copyright Office has just announced new rules regarding…
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Grumpy Cat Wins $710,000 in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
Grumpy Cat Wins $710,000 in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Grumpy Cat, the Internet favorite feline whose photos have been widely used in memes, has been awarded $710,000 in a copyright infringement lawsuit. The via PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2018/01/25/grumpy-cat-wins-710000-copyright-infringement-lawsuit/ Grumpy Cat, the Internet favorite feline whose photos have been widely used in memes, has been awarded $710,000 in a…