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Yes. By law any original material that is crated and solely funded by the government is automatically in the public domain.
There are a couple of exceptions however. Under some circumstances the government will hire third parties who will retain the intellectual property rights to their work and lease those rights to various agencies.
Additionally there can be restrictions placed upon government works for reasons of national security.
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Where can one find pictures of puppies that are considered to be public domain?
One can find pictures of puppies that are considered to be in the public domain on public domain picture collection websites. These are a few of those: Wikimedia, PublicPhoto, Pixabay, PD photo, Photos Public Domain, Picdrome, Alegri Photos, Free Photo Gallery, Public-Domain-Photos, 4Free Photos, Free Stock Image Site, Public Domain Files,Public Domain Depot, Open Galleries, Free Images Collection, Free Digital Photos, Public Domain Photo, Project Public Domain Pictures.
Is taking pictures on a pavilion rented from the government considered to be public domain?
The photos themselves would still be protected by copyright. Whether you were on public or private land at the time has no bearing on copyright protection; however it may affect whether people shown in the photos had an expectation of privacy. In the US, photos taken by the federal government (i.e. by government employees as part of their job) are in the public domain, regardless of where they were taken. Photos taken by individuals not employed by the government are protected by copyright, regardless of where they are taken.
Are pictures from NASA protected by copyright?
No; as works of the US government in accordance with 17USC105, photos taken by NASA are in the public domain.
Are photos of Winnie the Pooh public domain?
No, photos of Winnie the Pooh are not in the public domain. The character Winnie the Pooh is owned by The Walt Disney Company and the rights are protected by copyright law.
Is law a part of the public domain?
Written laws, as works of the government, are in the public domain.
How do you use photos free for a book?
Any photos you took yourself, you can use for free in a publication. Photos that someone else gives you for free, you can also use for free. There are also public-domain photos available on the Internet, but be careful, because most photos on the Internet are not public-domain, and you can be sued if you use a copyrighted photo without permission.
When do photos become public domain?
Any photograph taken before 1923 is public domain. Google search this question and you will obtain much more information on the subject.
Who owns copyright for mourning photo of Mary Lincoln?
Photos taken before 1923 are in the public domain.
Can you use the image of the NASA shuttle for free is it public domain?
It depends on who created the images. Most government published documents and photos are automatically in the public domain because they are taxpayer funded. In some cases however they will hire private photographers who will retain the copyright to future use of their pictures.No- NASA hold's copyright
Where would one get access to public domain pictures?
Public Domain pictures are images, photographs, or pieces of art that are free from copyright regulation; this makes them public domain. Companies such as Public Domain Image and Public Domain Pictures offer access to images for free. Other great companies are USA government website, as many of their images are public domain, and PD Images.
What is the right of the government to buy your property and use it for public use?
That type of taking is called a Taking by Eminent Domain.
What is meant by public domain photographs?
Public domain photographs are photographs that can be used by anyone without the need to pay royalties to use the pictures. The photos can used without restrictions for any purpose desired.
