Proof of Existence Is Not Proof of Ownership – Thoughts of a Bohemian

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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 of your images on the blockchain is a cheap and simple alternative to registration with the United States Copyright Office.  It is not.