Many, if not most, creators who work for clients typically retain the copyright rights in their work. Commercial photographers and illustrators, for instance, use standard written agreements affirming that they retain the rights to the images and then lay out the terms by which the client(s) may use the works. Naturally, some clients will insist,Continue reading “Why Retain the Copyright Rights if You’re Not Going to Register?”
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DIY Copyright Registration is a Good Idea
Any attorney will tell creative professionals to register their work the U.S. Copyright Office because without timely registration, taking enforcement action against an infringement is either hindered or impossible. Some creators register on their own, and others have attorneys do it for them. But the truth is that it’s better (and cheaper!) to do itContinue reading “DIY Copyright Registration is a Good Idea“
Use Multiple Photos to Register a Single Work
When you want to register a visual work like a sculpture, painting, or jewelry, you may — and often should — send several photographs of the work to the U.S. Copyright Office as your registration deposit copy. You can combine the images on a single PDF document to submit, or if you want to simplyContinue reading “Use Multiple Photos to Register a Single Work”
Copyright Q&A for Screenwriters
Co-founder David Newhoff and Pilar Alessandra, script consultant at On The Page, discuss copyright registration and other IP topics for screenwriters in this episode of On The Page Podcast. Also read Someone Stole My Script! (Maybe) by David for Pipeline Artists.
Webinar with Copyright Alliance
Thanks to Copyright Alliance for hosting this webinar to talk about the ways RightsClick helps you take control of your copyrights. And without disrupting your real work!
RightsClick and Qti.ai – A Winning Combination to Combat Counterfeiting
At RightsClick one of our core beliefs is that professional creators can take control of their copyright rights and take action against many unauthorized uses without the time and expense of consulting a lawyer and filing a federal lawsuit. Copyright registration is the lynchpin to successful DIY enforcement, which is why we built a toolContinue reading “RightsClick and Qti.ai – A Winning Combination to Combat Counterfeiting”
Graphic Artists Guild Hosts RightsClick
Get organized. Register your work. Take action. Thanks to the wonderful folks at Graphic Artists Guild for hosting last week’s webinar talking about reasons to protect copyright–and how to do it using RightsClick! Watch the video below to learn why we think you can do a lot more about infringements of your work other thanContinue reading “Graphic Artists Guild Hosts RightsClick”
Plagiarism Today Reviews RightsClick
by Jonathan Bailey at Plagiarism Today For independent creators, every hour spent working on one’s copyright is an hour not spent on creating new work or running their business. As such, many creators either neglect their work’s copyright protection or pay someone else to handle it, often at great cost. The reason for this isContinue reading “Plagiarism Today Reviews RightsClick”
Commercial Publishers Keep Using Photos Without Permission
by David Newhoff – Republished from The Illusion of More I understand pursuing a fair use defense in a copyright case when the user of a work does something new and creative and believes there is a plausible argument to be made. I also understand why copyright skeptics file amicus briefs seeking opinions that wouldContinue reading “Commercial Publishers Keep Using Photos Without Permission”
In the News: PetaPixel
RightsClick Wants to Simplify the Process of Protecting Copyrights by David Crewe The recently established company is set to provide comprehensive copyright management including tools for portfolio management, registration of works, and a do-it-yourself (DIY) enforcement system for users to handle copyright infringements. Read the full story at PetaPixel.