copyright
Selena Gomez accused of ripping off another artist’s aesthetics in her latest video
Jun 7, 2018
Dunja Đuđić
It’s not uncommon that one artist gets inspired by another artist’s work. But sometimes it’s more of an imitation than inspiration, and pop star Selena…
Do not submit user generated content to brands or marketers – know your rights
Jun 2, 2018
JP Danko
Brands and marketers are increasingly reaching out to social media users for “user generated content” (UGC). Usually, you will receive a friendly request from the…
Licensed or Not? A Closer Look at the Fox News Flood Footage Fiasco
Jun 1, 2018
Allen Murabayashi
In the face of breaking news, smartphones have made everyone a frontline reporter, and social media has allowed users to become self-publishers. However, with a…
US Copyright Office proposes 41% increase in copyright registration fees
May 31, 2018
Dunja Đuđić
The U.S. Copyright Office is proposing changes to fees for copyright registration. The Office has issued a statement outlining the proposed changes in detail, but…
He Said No, Fox News Used His Images Anyway
May 28, 2018
Allen Murabayashi
Over the weekend, Ellicott City, Maryland was pummeled by massive rainfall, which triggered devastating flash floods through the historic district of town. Resident Max Robinson…
Record label blasts photographer after stealing her photographs
Apr 30, 2018
John Aldred
Copyright infringement is all too common these days. It seems especially so in the music industry. One would think that fellow creatives, like musicians, would…
Is Flickr Still A Relevant Social Media Outlet? Yes – and You Should Use It!
Apr 22, 2018
JP Danko
Years ago I had a Flickr account – I didn’t use it much and it languished in oblivion until at some point Flickr deleted it….
Signili Review – Invisible Digital Watermark to Protect Your Photos from Copyright Infringement
Apr 15, 2018
JP Danko
If you share your photography online, you know that your images will be re-distributed and re-published without your permission. If you are a professional photographer,…
Pest control company uses photos without permission, photographer sues them for $2.7 million
Apr 2, 2018
Dunja Đuđić
Copyright infringement is something that most photographers have faced at least once. Recently, biologist and insect photographer Alex Wild has faced this problem as well….
GoPro licenses out its camera tech to third parties
Mar 26, 2018
John Aldred
Well, it seems that GoPro may be struggling even more than many of us thought. Despite reporting the first profit in 2 years at the…