Comments for http://thecopyrightzone.com Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:04:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Copyright Office eCO Revamping by admin http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=461&cpage=1#comment-2221 admin Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:04:35 +0000 http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=461#comment-2221 That information is available on the www.copyright.gov site. It's $35 per application. I've done thousands of images on one application. It is not only the best/most efficient way, it's the only way. Ed and I have a step by step explanation of how to register in our book. There is also a free down-loadable Powerpoint tutorial you can download at the Copyright.gov site Jack That information is available on the http://www.copyright.gov site.
It’s $35 per application. I’ve done thousands of images on one application.
It is not only the best/most efficient way, it’s the only way.
Ed and I have a step by step explanation of how to register in our book.
There is also a free down-loadable Powerpoint tutorial you can download at the Copyright.gov site

Jack

]]> Comment on Copyright Office eCO Revamping by Jack Reznicki http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=461&cpage=1#comment-2220 Jack Reznicki Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:44 +0000 http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=461#comment-2220 I do 750 x 750 at 72 PPI and a compression of 5 or 6. All you need are small files to ID your images in court, if it comes to that. I do 750 x 750 at 72 PPI and a compression of 5 or 6. All you need are small files to ID your images in court, if it comes to that.

]]> Comment on Copyright Office eCO Revamping by Paul J. McCloskey http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=461&cpage=1#comment-2217 Paul J. McCloskey Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:42:05 +0000 http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=461#comment-2217 How much would it cost to do a batch copyright registration of my images? I have hundreds and would like to find out how to best/most efficient way do this. Paul How much would it cost to do a batch copyright registration of my images? I have hundreds and would like to find out how to best/most efficient way do this.

Paul

]]> Comment on Copyright Office eCO Revamping by Wayne http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=461&cpage=1#comment-1841 Wayne Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:20:03 +0000 http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=461#comment-1841 I curious what size of jpg file for each photograph do you recommend when registering a series of photographs? Also do you have any recommendations on the level of compression to use? I curious what size of jpg file for each photograph do you recommend when registering a series of photographs? Also do you have any recommendations on the level of compression to use?

]]> Comment on “Ya’ Never Know” – Now on Broadway by admin http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=449&cpage=1#comment-1427 admin Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:40:17 +0000 http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=449#comment-1427 If you are an attorney (or know one) the complaint can easily be accessed on line by going to the ECF system used in the Federal Courts, Southern District of New York.  Additionally, a hard copy of the complaint is a pubic record and is viewable at the courthouse where copies can be made. It is cumbersome to post on the blog as with the exhibits it runs many, many pages.  You can reach Ed directly and privately at ecglaw@gmail.com if you are unable to obtain a copy for additional suggestions. Ed & Jack   If you are an attorney (or know one) the complaint can easily be accessed on line by going to the ECF system used in the Federal Courts, Southern District of New York.  Additionally, a hard copy of the complaint is a pubic record and is viewable at the courthouse where copies can be made.

It is cumbersome to post on the blog as with the exhibits it runs many, many pages.  You can reach Ed directly and privately at ecglaw@gmail.com if you are unable to obtain a copy for additional suggestions.

Ed & Jack  

]]> Comment on How To Hire a Lawyer- Part II, The Lawyer’s Turn by admin http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=203&cpage=1#comment-1426 admin Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:11:20 +0000 http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=203#comment-1426 First off every case is unique.  The cost/benefit ratio varies.  An experienced attorney can give decent estimates of certain cost, expenses and related items depending upon whether ie. the nature of the case, the opposing party, whether the case is settled (and at what point) or is tried to completion. Your question is unintentionally awkward.  Your question concerns "defending a copyright from infringement".  I am not quite sure what you mean.    Suffice for now to say that if a registered image has been infringed, is the subject of a litigation and the registrant prevails in the litigation, the Federal Court may award to that party attorneys fees in connection with that case. We have set out that scenario out in our book, lectures, DVDs and Photoshop User Magazine articles.  It is also contained in fairly plain language in the Copyright Law itself. Ed First off every case is unique.  The cost/benefit ratio varies.  An experienced attorney can give decent estimates of certain cost, expenses and related items depending upon whether ie. the nature of the case, the opposing party, whether the case is settled (and at what point) or is tried to completion.

Your question is unintentionally awkward.  Your question concerns “defending a copyright from infringement”.  I am not quite sure what you mean.    Suffice for now to say that if a registered image has been infringed, is the subject of a litigation and the registrant prevails in the litigation, the Federal Court may award to that party attorneys fees in connection with that case. We have set out that scenario out in our book, lectures, DVDs and Photoshop User Magazine articles.  It is also contained in fairly plain language in the Copyright Law itself.

Ed

]]> Comment on “Ya’ Never Know” – Now on Broadway by K. Lyons http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=449&cpage=1#comment-1425 K. Lyons Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:59:58 +0000 http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=449#comment-1425 Could you post the complaint on this blog or direct me to where I might find it? This is a very interesting case and I wish you the best. Could you post the complaint on this blog or direct me to where I might find it? This is a very interesting case and I wish you the best.

]]> Comment on How To Hire a Lawyer- Part II, The Lawyer’s Turn by Wayne http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=203&cpage=1#comment-1368 Wayne Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:50:42 +0000 http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=203#comment-1368 In your third point you mention the ability to sustain the case financially, with the understanding that all cases are different can you give an estimate of the cost of defending a copyright from infringement? Hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands, Hundreds of thousands? In your third point you mention the ability to sustain the case financially, with the understanding that all cases are different can you give an estimate of the cost of defending a copyright from infringement? Hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands, Hundreds of thousands?

]]> Comment on “Ya’ Never Know” – Now on Broadway by admin http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=449&cpage=1#comment-1332 admin Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:52:29 +0000 http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=449#comment-1332 For some good information regarding copyright, public places, and buildings, catch our article on “Copyright and Public Buildings” at http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=45 It will clarify some issues regarding this case and matters of photographing buildings. For some good information regarding copyright, public places, and buildings, catch our article on “Copyright and Public Buildings” at
http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=45
It will clarify some issues regarding this case and matters of photographing buildings.

]]> Comment on Mr. President, Call Me, I’m In The Book! by admin http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=171&cpage=1#comment-1316 admin Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:14:23 +0000 http://thecopyrightzone.com/?p=171#comment-1316 A follow up: I just walked past Nino's restaraunt located on NY's Upper East Side.  A photo of Nino and Stevie Wonder is currently displayed outdoors next to the entrance along with another photo of former ball player, Boston Red Sox Manager and Yankee Coach, Don Zimmer embracing Nino - a die hard Yankee fan.  These are the current outdoor shots - they change from time to time. The inside of the restaurant  features additional and "typical" celebrity images which help make up the decor.  I told Nino that I have shots of Mel Brooks, Joe Namath, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Rachel Ray in my office.  He seemed to care only about Rachael Ray. Wonder why? Ed A follow up: I just walked past Nino’s restaraunt located on NY’s Upper East Side.  A photo of Nino and Stevie Wonder is currently displayed outdoors next to the entrance along with another photo of former ball player, Boston Red Sox Manager and Yankee Coach, Don Zimmer embracing Nino – a die hard Yankee fan.

 These are the current outdoor shots – they change from time to time. The inside of the restaurant  features additional and “typical” celebrity images which help make up the decor.  I told Nino that I have shots of Mel Brooks, Joe Namath, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Rachel Ray in my office.  He seemed to care only about Rachael Ray. Wonder why?

Ed

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