Copyright Images.....

[John G]

Everything you see in print or on the internet is protected by copyright. You don't pay - its automatic.

http://www.staffs.ac.uk/legal/copyright ... copyright/

[foleygifts]

hello, i would also like to know this as it would make things much easier....

I applied for a license (not Mr men ) and paid for it, but yes it does make it hard to recoup your losses, because with out it my competition would have reported me as sooner blink, and it would have cost me a lot more in the longer run, I think if your just web based it makes it easier to get away with it, but when your serving the general public you never know when trading standards come in, or who you are serving they could be anyone. I do get a bit annoyed when I see it, but what can you do, I just try to focus and earn a living it hard enough at the present climate so I have my moment of distraction and moan, then it my nose back to the grindstone.

[jennywren]

It's quite simply just ask, price is decided between you and them, it will vary and they might put a few restrictions on how and where how often (the list is endless ) What have you got to lose by asking at least you'll know, a rough guide is the bigger the name the more it cost. It is not a cheap option and even I've asked I've had a stiff letter warning me not too. Kaz is right the Royal Wedding is right over hyped, we should run a poll and ask who cares, but I'm not buying in and Royal Wedding stuff but Princess Di is still very popular as the Queens Mother. Stock photos are good too. All I know is each time we cover this subject I end up more confused. The only thing I can say is if your new it will take a while to delope your style on the way you do your art work but eventually that will be come your signature.

[Stitch Up]

The only good thing about the Royal wedding is, I get a day off.

I'm not apathetic, I just don't give a damn.

[Kaz]

The only good thing about the Royal wedding is, I get a day off.

I'm not apathetic, I just don't give a damn.

My hubby has been forced to take the day off as the office is closing, I wonder if Buck P are going to pick up the tab for a days lost wage (self employed = no work no pay)

[Stitch Up]

My hubby has been forced to take the day off as the office is closing, I wonder if Buck P are going to pick up the tab for a days lost wage (self employed = no work no pay)

You think they gave a thought?

With regards to Copyright, there's a growing business on eBay of unemployed legal buffs seeking out copyright infringements. They then send out an official looking letter claiming they represent the copyright holder and demanding an 'out of court' settlement.

I wonder who's the most dishonest in this scenario?

[jennywren]

Both deserve each other. next time I get a legal letter it will go straight in the bin lol

[kris_hm]

jennywren - could you please write a little bit more about how to get license ?? I would like to apply for one from video games producer. Mainly I would like to know what requirements I have to meet to get one. I know that it will be different for every case but how it was with you ?? Is something like 'sublimation and vinyl' products enough to reach medium size company ??
regards

[jennywren]

I needed a license for what I wanted to sell, you'll not need a licensee to sell copyright images, but you will need their permission. they are not going to say yes with out some form of payment, (if they agree ) they will be indirectly giving you a license meaning Permission to sell, I did dog mugs once . I advertise for photos of dogs from the public and they brought them in (these was their photos of their dogs.) I then asked if I could use it and paid a small amount for the image and permission to use it to sell to the public. I go to car show and ask if I can take a picture of a car and then ask permission if I may use this image and how I'll be using it. Permission is the key work here, and don't forget the paperwork so that misunderstandings do NOT happen

[Gordon]

jennywren......what are you selling?????? lol