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Re: Copying Photos
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Posted by M. Arthur Auslander on July 19, 1999 at 05:21:25:
In Reply to: Copying Photos posted by Debra Roe on July 18, 1999 at 10:00:42:
: I would like to get copies made of several family : photographs to include in photo albums for my children. : These photos were taken by professional photographers, : but I have no idea of the name of the photographer, the : studio, or in some instances the city or state. A lot : of these photos were taken before 1978, so I assume : they are part of the public domain and I can have them : copied. Correct? : What about those taken after 1978? Any information you : can give me will be greatly appreciated. : Also, one more question. How can a wedding : photographer or his studio be considered the copyright : owner of wedding photos? The client pays for the : photographer's time, film, and the proofs(before they : are even taken) and a tip is expected on top of that, : and I don't think there has been an original wedding : photo in the last 10 years. You cannot rely on 1978 to keep you fee of the law. A photographer is paid to deliver photographs. The intellectual property rights are owned by the photographer not the purchaser. A little knowledge can be dangerous. M. Arthur Auslander ELAINE's Workshop: Early Legal Advice Is Not Expensive (sm) Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 212-594-6900, fax 212-244-0028, aus@auslander.com
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