We both urge you all to let your government know how you feel about the proposed copyright registration fee increase and that you vote by writing directly to the Copyright Office at http://www.copyright.gov/docs/newfees/comments/index.html THE DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS IS THIS MONDAY BY 5PM EST! All too often photographers have been silent while their elected representatives have […]
Archive for category Copyright Registration
The individual copyright holder whether a photographer, illustrator, or multi national corporation and regardless of the size of the claim, is required by law to have a copyright case heard in Federal Court and Federal Court only. Unlike many state and local courts, which have different procedures for cases of different types and magnitudes, Federal […]
If anyone has had trouble registering any work lately, it’s because the Copyright Office is testing and upgrading it’s electronic registration software for the electronic Copyright Office (eCO). Upgrading software…..you know what that might mean. They will be closed while upgrading from August 12th at 5pm until August 15th at 6pm. We will post any […]
We have written and lectured frequently on the importance of registering everything because you never know what might be infringed or by whom or even how. We have emphasized that while most attention is incorrectly focused on web infringements, cases which involve packaging, point of purchase, billboards and other media are generally more egregious. Sometimes […]
More Myths That Will Not Die
Jul 22
Currently playing on a computer screen near you are these two myths. The first one is as old as we are, the second is fairly new and for the life of us we can’t figure out its genesis. Myth 1 – You don’t necessarily have to sue in Federal Court for copyright infringement. WRONG, you […]
Where in the World……
Jul 1
A photographer based in Italy with their spouse, asked this question: “Does registration protect me if I’m in Italy and have a copyright violation?” A lot of what the answer is has to do on where you want to sue, in the US or in Italy. We can only tell you what US law is, […]
The list continues with part 2. 11. Do not wait to enforce the terms of your licenses, invoices or copyright. There are time limitation imposed by law which set specific time periods within which you must act to protect your rights and/or sue. You snooze, you lose – literally. A mere letter by you or […]
