Ideas cannot be protected by copyright. If your idea is a new process, you may wish to seek patent protection for it.
The image is still owned by and under copyright by the original creator of the photographer who created the ORIGINAL image. Taking a photo of someone else's photo does not transfer the copyright to you (the iPhone owner).
No. However, since copyright protection is automatic when an original work is fixed in a tangible medium, someone has the rights, and anyone else needs a license.
because someone else made and they didn't give you permission to copy it Copyright is intended to protect original creative works, which certainly should cover cartoons.
No. You must fo through the process of applying for a copyright through the US Copyright Office
Copyright infringement in art occurs when an artist uses someone else's original work without permission, such as copying, adapting, or distributing it. To avoid violating copyright laws, artists can create their own original work, obtain permission to use others' work, or use work that is in the public domain or under a Creative Commons license. It is important for artists to be aware of copyright laws and seek legal advice if unsure about using someone else's work.
Transfer by assignment, when speaking of copyrights, is when a copyright owner transfer's his ownership over to another person or company. This is usually done by filling out a form that is found at the Copyright Office, signing the original owner's copyright over to another person after registration. In other words, they 'assign' the original owner's rights over to someone else.
If it's really a "spoof", you may be protected by the laws that allow use of copyrighted materials for parody of the original.
Yes, giving credit to the original creator does not automatically make it legal to use someone else's work without permission. Copyright law still applies, and permission may be required to use the work.
Copyright is a legal protection for original works, giving the creator exclusive rights to their work. Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work without permission or proper credit.
Copyright is a legal protection for original works, giving the creator exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute their work. Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work without permission or proper credit. Copyright protects the creator's rights, while plagiarism involves stealing someone else's work.
No you cannot "claim" copyright unless you are the original artist/author. Just because you "found" a copy of something does not mean you own the copyright for it. The only way to obtain copyright is to create it yourself, hire someone to create it for you, inherit it, or purchase the rights from the legal owner.
Yes, you can copyright your vocals over someone's instrumental. Copyright protection extends to original works of authorship, including musical compositions and sound recordings. As long as your vocals were recorded with permission over the instrumental and meet the requirements for copyright protection, you can obtain copyright protection for your vocals.