Copyrighting images is a complex and often dangerous subject in the event of you or your business being sued for using copyrighted images. Infringement of copyrighted images laws can include a violation of the rights of the creator or rights holder. Examples of imagery infringement can include:
. Use of the image of sections of the image without permission
. Adapting (changing) the image without permission.
The photographer or the person that stole the image in the first place is responsible when infringement occurs. The publisher and anyone who authorized/ encouraged infringement are also responsible. Infringement of copyright may result in lawsuits, legal fees and under some rare circumstances, criminal charges. New technology now enables copyright owners to identify unlicensed imagery and act to protect their rights. Just because an image is on the internet, it doesn’t mean the image is free to use. You may still need the correct license to use it. If a third- contractor designed and developed your company’s website, you are responsible for ensuring they have licensed the images for your use. Unless your use is specifically permitted by copyright law, all the images on your website must be properly licensed, regardless of the nature of your site.
www.P6 In this report you have explained the potential legal implications of using and editing graphical images.
ReplyDelete