What you’ll learn
The fundamentals of copyright law in a clear, concise manner, aimed specifically at photographers and other visual artists;
How to build sound copyright management principles into routine workflows;
How to register your works with the U.S. Copyright Office; and
Best practices for sharing, monitoring, and enforcing your intellectual property rights.
Requirements
None.
Description
Should you register your copyrights? What is a copyright anyway? Should you really be worried about people stealing your images on the Internet? How has the legal landscape for photographers changed with the emergence of Internet photo sharing? How do you protect your images while still “getting your work out there?”
This information-packed seminar answers these questions and more, helping you build best practices for copyright registration and management into your existing image processing workflows. Part legal tutorial, part software tutorial, this seminar will help you understand essential copyright concepts that apply to you and your business, and teach you how to maximize your rights without sacrificing exposure.
This course is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, legal advice. The law, particularly copyright law, is notoriously fact specific, and no resource, including this one, can substitute for expert guidance from qualified legal counsel. To obtain guidance relevant to your particular circumstances you should speak with a qualified, competent lawyer properly licensed in your jurisdiction. The views and opinions expressed in this course are those of the author alone and are not purported to be those of any employer, client, or affiliated entity, past or present.
