No, because there's nothing to steal. Using an image without permission or an exemption in the law is copyright infringement.
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.
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.
Contact Hasbro in writing; be very specific about how you plan to use it.
Using AI-created images without proper copyright protection can lead to legal consequences such as copyright infringement. This means that the creator of the original image could take legal action against the person using the AI-created image without permission. It is important to ensure that proper copyright protection is in place when using AI-generated content to avoid potential legal issues.
Notify the copyright owner or publisher. They can decide what, if anything, they want to do to enforce their rights.
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.