Difference Between “Work for Hire” and Copyright Ownership
In the land of digital media, there are tons of freelance writers, bloggers, and videographers creating original content. Some of us write or vlog for our own personal brands and companies, while others freelance or are employed by online publications. When creating content for online publications, content creators need to know whether they own the [...]
Read MoreTips to Adequately Protect Your Copyrights Online
Copyright protection is a huge issue for those who have blogs and/or websites with original content. Unfortunately, most bloggers and website owners have experienced their content being used without their permission. The most common reasons content is stolen are: stealing content from a blog to gain readership; taking graphics or pictures from a site to make their site more attractive; and/or stealing music.
Read MoreBloggers, Is Your Content Safe Under The “Fair Use” Doctrine?
As blogging evolves, it is becoming increasingly important to recognize the legal limitations associated with building upon the works of others. Under 17 U.S.C. §504(c), damages for a single copyright infringement can range from anywhere between $750 to $30,000 per infringement. Paradoxically, some of bloggers’ best content incorporates the authorized works of others. The safest course of action is to properly consider the four questions raised in the statute:
Read MoreNews Linking and Copyright
Recently there has been significant debate regarding whether news stories are protected by copyright law. The Associated Press has taken action to prevent bloggers and other news site from using their stories. Specifically they have taken legal action against All Headlines News for using AP stories without their permission and they have implemented a new system to track digital articles.
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