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If I screen shot any Copyright images from your iPhone does that image will automatically be a copyright or not?
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).
How does copyright apply when you are editing an image to use as your own?
If you are altering someone else's image, you need their permission.
Is using a cartoon character in a painting against copyright laws if you sell the painting for profit?
Almost certainly, yes. The copyright laws protect the image of cartoon characters. When you sell it for profit you are stealing the right of the character's author to sell his own work.
What does copyright granting mean?
Granting copyright generally means licensing it to someone else, for free: I grant you the right to put this image on t-shirts. It is not a transfer of copyright.
Can I use someone else's images from photobucket?
No. It is illegal to use someone's images from Photobucket or from anywhere (either digital or not) without written permission from whoever owns the copyright to that image. It is usually, but not always, the photographer who took the image that retains the copyright.
How can I copyright an image?
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.
What is the difference between owning an image and owning the copyright to an 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.
If you alter an image, does it still retain its copyright?
Yes, altering an image does not automatically remove its copyright. The original creator still holds the copyright to the altered image.
How do I find when a copyright was placed on an image?
Copyright is automatic, so it will be the date the image was created.
What does copyright protection mean?
Answer Copyright basically in simple form of words means you are not allowed to copy someone elses words, letters, photos/images/ pictures without their permission.
What action needs to be taken if the image is a copyright?
If you wish to reuse a copyright-protected image, you need permission from the copyright holder or an exemption in the law.
Can you use a copyright image on your website?
With permission from the copyright holder, yes.
