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"Can I copy your photos and distribute them? I'm just trying to make a buck..."

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Realty Arts NC Broker License #235526

Well, Geee.                  

We haven't had a good copyright go round lately, and this little nugget just hit my radar screen.  It's a couple of years late, but it's still a fun read.

"Photographer gets $12 Million verdict"

"(...you don't have to had register your photos with the US Copyright Office before the infringement to be eligible for actual damages.)"

I found a foolproof website that will help ANYONE avoid the grief of persecution for swiping someone else's creation:

"Avoid copyright violation hassles!"   Everything you need is right there for you!

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Comments(4)

Cameron Novak
The Homefinding Center - 1000 Palms, CA
Real Estate Broker since 2008

What's up with the spam link to the Amazon Camera store?

May 22, 2010 05:00 PM
Susie Blackmon
Ocala, FL
Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing

Hi Mike, good information. P.S. I'm in FL now; escaped Haywood County. Yay!

May 22, 2010 09:31 PM
Claudette Millette
The Buyers' Counsel - Ashland, MA
Buyer, Broker - Metrowest Mass

Mike:

It is crucial for us to know about copyright protection and the case is very interesting. I am not sure about your second link, however...

 

May 23, 2010 01:10 AM
Mike Jaquish
Realty Arts - Cary, NC
919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

Cameron,

Spam? LOL.  I am on record here repeatedly that photo thieves should buy a camera and shoot their own stuff.  Amazon is just one venue wherein they could buy photo gear.  Of course, there are countless other options.  I don't care where they shop.

Susie,

I saw your Ocala location.  I hope that everything goes great for you in Florida!

Claudette,

Gee.  A guy goes tongue in  cheek....

May 23, 2010 01:28 AM