If it was not protected by copyright when it was created, and not published with notice before 1 March 1989, it is in the public domain and cannot be protected.
To copyright an image, you can simply create it and it is automatically protected under copyright law. However, to have legal proof of ownership, you can register the image with the U.S. Copyright Office by submitting an application and a copy of the image.
Owning an image or the copyright to an image are the same thing. When you hold the copyright to an image it is yours to do with whatever you will, and you can decide who has permission to use it or not. There is no difference.
Yes, altering an image does not automatically remove its copyright. The original creator still holds the copyright to the altered image.
Copyright is automatic, so it will be the date the image was created.
If you wish to reuse a copyright-protected image, you need permission from the copyright holder or an exemption in the law.
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).
With permission from the copyright holder, yes.
To copyright an image or logo, you can register it with the U.S. Copyright Office. This involves submitting an application, a fee, and a copy of the image or logo. Once registered, you have legal protection against unauthorized use or reproduction.
Copywriting an image has to be done with the copyright office of your country. If you have uploaded the image to Facebook or other social media sites, you may not be able to copyright it.
No, because there's nothing to steal. Using an image without permission or an exemption in the law is copyright infringement.
The images in Monopoly are copyright, which means you will need legal permission from the games copyright holders to publish the image.
Yes, editing an image can affect its copyright status. If the edits are substantial and original enough to create a new work, the edited image may be considered a derivative work and have its own copyright protection. However, if the edits are minor and do not significantly change the original image, the copyright status may remain the same.