Generally, no. While certain works of architecture are protected under copyright law from being...
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Filmmakers: What if You (Mistakenly or Purposefully) Reveal Your...
Part 1: News-Gathering Torts Against Documentary Filmmakers & News Media It is not uncommon for...
11th Circuit Holds That “Registration” of a Copyright is a...
If someone steals your photo or video, do you have to register your work with the United States...
Pt. 3 – Filing a Copyright Infringement Lawsuit –...
The final part on our “Tools to Enforce Your Copyright” series, we’re going to look at a...
Pt. 2 – DMCA Takedown Notice – Tools to Enforce Your...
In part 2 of our 3 part “Tools to Enforce Your Copyright” series, we’re going to take a brief...
Pt. 1 – The Cease and Desist Letter – Tools to...
There are essentially three main tools available enforce your rights in cases of copyright...
Defenses to Copyright Infringement – Licensing
What happens if you’re accused of copyright infringement? Or in the alternative, if someone...
When Does Deceptive Editing in a Documentary Become Defamation?
The filmmakers of a recent documentary have been publicly called unethical, despicable, and...
FujiFilm Sues Camera Retailers for Selling “Gray Market”...
FujiFilm North America Corporation filed a lawsuit in the Eastern District of New York last week...
Photographer’s Guide to Copyright Law Basics
If you’re a photographer looking for a quick, non-complicated overview of copyright law, our...
Upcoming TV Shows & Films Shot in New York
Below is a list of upcoming television shows and films that participated in New York State’s...
In Europe, Hyperlinking May Now Constitute Copyright Infringement
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that, in certain circumstances, the act...
Garment Designer Files Suit Against Distributor for Alleged...
Radix Textile Inc. filed a complaint Sept. 26 in U.S. District Court for the Central District of...
Under What Circumstances Can Your Image be Publicly Displayed...
We’ve all had our photograph taken, usually knowingly, but sometimes unknowingly. But imagine...
Copyright Infringement – What Constitutes Fair Use?
There are few issues more controversial, divisive, and misunderstood at the moment...
Copyright Infringement – How To Recover Damages When...
Discovering Copyright Infringement Often photographers, authors, software designers and musicians...
I Want to Use Music in My Film. Do I Need a License, and if so...
Well, there’s no simple answer to this one. There are many types of licenses, with various...
United States Seizes Domains Linked to Copyright Infringement
The United States has launched a major initiative to combat copyright infringement on the internet...
Bride & Groom Sue Photographer for Breach of Contract and...
Joseph Andreani and his fiancée hired Romeo Creations, Ltd., to videotape and photograph their...
Two Simple Steps to Protect Your Photos From Being Stolen on the...
I see the same scenario all the time. A photographer posts some of their best pictures on their...