It depends on whether the work is still copyrighted, whether you have permission, and whether your particular use is exempt from copyright infringement.
Copyright symbols have been completely optional as a requirement for copyright ownership for over 20 years, under US copyright law.
You have the burden of making sure that the work is not copyrighted before you use it without obtaining a license, if one is necessary for your use.
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, you can use the copyright symbol () even if your work is not registered. The symbol indicates that the work is protected by copyright law, whether it is registered or not.
To determine if a picture is copyrighted, look for a copyright symbol (), the word "copyright," or the abbreviation "Copr." along with the year and the name of the copyright owner. You can also check the website where you found the image for any usage restrictions or contact the creator directly for permission to use the image.
With permission from the copyright holder, yes.
Yes, you can use the copyright symbol () without registering your work. Registration is not required for copyright protection, but it does provide additional benefits and legal advantages.
The images in Monopoly are copyright, which means you will need legal permission from the games copyright holders to publish the image.
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.
Yes, you can use the copyright symbol () without registering your work. However, registering your work with the U.S. Copyright Office provides additional legal protections and benefits.
Yes, you can copyright an image to protect it from unauthorized use. This means that the creator of the image has exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display the image, and can take legal action against anyone who uses it without permission.
Such symbols are called entities. For the copyright symbol, use "©" (including the ampersand and the semicolon!)
The copyright symbol © is used to demonstrate that a work is protected and permission must be sought before use by a third party.
Similar to the (R) symbol, the (C) is a handy indicator that what follows is a copyright notification.