Virgina court rules photos are "factual depictions". Copying them is considered "fair use" even for commercial purposes...
Sep 14, 2018 16:56:47 #
Has anyone seen this on web today? I copied the URL for the search results...https://www.google.com/search?q=court+photos+factual+depiction+copyright&oq=court+photos+factual+depiction+copyright&aqs=chrome..69i57.11223j1j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Is there a workaround if posting a photo to the web? If someone takes it to use in commercial purposes, would saving it as the smallest size it can be (in terms of megapixels) make the its quality unusable for commercial purposes? How does a professional photographer advertise his/her work to generate more business? What would National Geographic say if someone copied/used their photo(s)? Does the fact that it is, so far, a court in just Virginia?
Most interested in hearing your thoughts. Linda Stevenson
Is there a workaround if posting a photo to the web? If someone takes it to use in commercial purposes, would saving it as the smallest size it can be (in terms of megapixels) make the its quality unusable for commercial purposes? How does a professional photographer advertise his/her work to generate more business? What would National Geographic say if someone copied/used their photo(s)? Does the fact that it is, so far, a court in just Virginia?
Most interested in hearing your thoughts. Linda Stevenson
Sep 14, 2018 17:32:05 #
Sep 14, 2018 17:38:13 #
It was a federal court decision, so it certainly holds in the Virginia (Eastern) district the where the judge sits. I would think an appeal of the decision would go to the next higher level, the US Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit.
This one may be worth watching.
This one may be worth watching.
Sep 14, 2018 17:50:06 #
Let's hope the Appeals Court brings some common sense to this case and overturns this ruling. Otherwise implications are profound.
Sep 14, 2018 18:06:36 #
TBerwick
Loc: Houston, Texas
??? Common sense? In short supply when it comes to government and the judiciary at times.
Sep 14, 2018 19:04:58 #
TBerwick wrote:
??? Common sense? In short supply when it comes to government and the judiciary at times.
Sep 14, 2018 19:57:38 #
Note that the Judges decision is under Appeal. Isn't this something that the PPA should be weighing in on?
Sep 14, 2018 20:02:09 #
Sep 14, 2018 20:08:24 #
Linda S. wrote:
Has anyone seen this on web today? I copied the UR... (show quote)
Wow so now I can use Ansel Adams Half Moon to promote my tour guide service?
Sep 14, 2018 21:35:48 #
BebuLamar wrote:
What tour guide service you offer?Wow so now I can use Ansel Adams Half Moon to promote my tour guide service?
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