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Copyright / Protection of digital photos
Please cite an example of a use, beyond viewing, that posting to one's web
site licenses. My point was that the copyright is not removed nor is a broad license granted by the act of posting as you suggested it was. Quoting your message falls under "fair use" which exists for any published work on a web site or otherwise. Sadly, you are right about contacting an IP lawyer. On 30-Dec-2000, Delbert wrote: You are partially correct,... Copyright indeed exists at creation,... actually when it actually hits paper, disk or whatever (not while it only exists in your head). They act of posting to the WEB or a Newsgroup however conveys a very broad license as there are precidents that may be used to argue that the fact of your posting gives permitted use,... a good example is the fact that you felt comfortable in reproducing my text from my previous post (below) without my explicit permission. My knowledge that such replies are "usual" and that you may well feel free to copy my test gives you my implicit permission,... a license. That's why you must spell out limits. Very tricky stuff this area of the law. DO seek out a lawyer who specilizes in IP rights if your stuff is worth it. There are IP specialty practices in most major cities. As always, YMMV. Consult your doctor. Do not fold spindle or mutilate. Keep away from flame. Wash in cold water only. Do not bleach. Ski in control. Be prepared. smile D. In article , wrote: This is totally not true. No disclaimer, notice or mark is required to preserve the copyright. In fact, explicit written notice is required to transfer copyright or to release something in copyright to the public domain. The act of posting does nothing to diminish the copyright of the work. On 30-Dec-2000, Delbert wrote: Ah, yes but the very act of posting it gives the "user" a "license" to "use" it for what ever purpose including monetary gain,... unless you restrict it's use with a disclaimer,... so you are correct if you don't want anyone to "use it" make sure you don't post it! If you really do have something of value I recommend you visit an intellectual property lawyer for proper advise. D. In article , RJ wrote: Greg queried, If I post an image on my website, is it protected by US Copyright laws? Yes, with or without formal notice. If you are realy interested read the law http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17 However YOU are the only person that can bring suit if you feel some one has a "monetary gain" or "monetary loss to you" from the use of your pictures. Without this caveat any suit you might bring would be pointless. The bottom line is if you don't want someone to copy your pictures then don't post them where they can be viewed by the general public. Regards, RJ |
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