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When it's created, it's copyrighted. It is
still important to use the copyright notice and register
your photographs. |
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The photographer or his agent has the exclusive
right to exploit the copyright in each image. That right
is for the life of the photographer plus 70 years or up
to 95 years if a corporation. |
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Unless a statutory exemption applies, permission
to use a copyrighted photograph for any purpose whatsoever
must be obtained in advance in writing to avoid possible
violation of the federal law on copyright. |
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Any unauthorized use constitutes an infringement
unless there is a statutory exemption. |
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Penalties for infringement are monetary and
can be severe. |
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Combining, altering or scanning photographs
or any part thereof, including electronically, is an exclusive
right held by the photographer and permission to combine
or alter should be obtained in writing prior to any such
changes or uses. |
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Exceeding the terms of a license is an infringement.
A new license is required prior to additional use. |
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An artist's rendering of a photograph in
another medium is a derivative use of an image and does
require the written permission of the copyright owner
prior to use. |
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Re-creating a copyrighted photograph is a
derivative use and requires the permission of the copyright
holder of the original image. |
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Reference use of a photograph or any part
thereof requires the permission of the copyright holder. |
